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Where Were the Planets on October 24, 1979?
Quick Answer
On October 24, 1979, the Sun was in Scorpio (0°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 24, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°40' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°40' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°28'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 10°09'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°41'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 16°18'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°52'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°32'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°30'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°01'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 18°30'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°35'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 5°31'32" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 24, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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