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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1990?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1990, the Sun was in Libra (12°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°01' Taurus at midnight UTC to 17°49' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°58'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°25'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 1°19'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°13'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 13°07'59" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 9°09'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°51'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°48'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°50'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°21'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°42'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 6, 1990
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Sun trine Mars | Exact trine |
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