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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1986?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1986, the Sun was in Libra (12°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°32' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 25°54' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°56'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 18°43'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°31'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 18°49'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°37'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°44'09" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°50'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 19°01'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°09'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 6°19'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°04'34" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 6, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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