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Where Were the Planets on October 17, 1991?
Quick Answer
On October 17, 1991, the Sun was in Libra (23°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (67% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 17, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°53' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 18°52' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°37'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 12°51'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 3°03'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 8°09'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 0°28'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°00'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 0°19'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°10'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°06'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°14'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°48'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 17, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 67% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square |
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