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Where Were the Planets on October 25, 1979?
Quick Answer
On October 25, 1979, the Sun was in Scorpio (1°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 25, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°41' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 29°53' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°28'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 23°15'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 24°51'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 17°33'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°24'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°42'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°36'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°05'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 18°32'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°37'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 5°28'22" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 25, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Mars | Exact square |
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