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Where Were the Planets on October 28, 1986?
Quick Answer
On October 28, 1986, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (26% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 28, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°42' Leo at midnight UTC to 10°31' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°46'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 4°04'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 27°44'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 17°10'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 11°23'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 13°10'25" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 7°57'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 19°54'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°33'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°11'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°54'40" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 28, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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