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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 1986?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 1986, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°45' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°23' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°46'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 0°31'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°39'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 16°09'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°37'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 13°06'21" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°10'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 19°59'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°35'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°16'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°48'18" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 30, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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