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Where Were the Planets on October 7, 1986?
Quick Answer
On October 7, 1986, the Sun was in Libra (13°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 7, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°55' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°19' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°55'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°07'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°55'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°08'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 29°09'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°38'09" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°55'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 19°03'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°10'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 6°21'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°01'23" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 7, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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