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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1993?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1993, the Sun was in Libra (9°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°59' Aries at midnight UTC to 3°50' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°18'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°54'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 1°53'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 13°19'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 3°39'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°36'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 24°10'49" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 18°14'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°22'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°43'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°53'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 2, 1993
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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