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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1990?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1990, the Sun was in Libra (10°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°34' Pisces at midnight UTC to 3°45' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°01'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 26°37'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 26°10'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°28'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 12°30'06" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 8°41'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°47'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°44'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°49'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°15'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°52'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 3, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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