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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1987?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1987, the Sun was in Libra (21°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°47' Cancer at midnight UTC to 5°38' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°35'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 29°43'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 13°07'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 5°46'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°18'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 25°05'46" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 17°02'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°31'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°26'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 9°10'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°16'17" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 15, 1987
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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