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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1987?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1987, the Sun was in Libra (12°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°40' Pisces at midnight UTC to 10°53' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°41'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°48'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 8°06'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°33'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°31'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°17'05" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 16°20'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°13'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°19'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°49'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°44'52" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 6, 1987
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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