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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1991?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1991, the Sun was in Libra (8°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°10' Cancer at midnight UTC to 5°19' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°47'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°14'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 7°51'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°12'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 20°24'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°09'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 0°11'57" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 9°54'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°59'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 18°43'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 14°35'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 2, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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