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Where Were the Planets on October 12, 1996?
Quick Answer
On October 12, 1996, the Sun was in Libra (19°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 12, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°59' Libra at midnight UTC to 24°44' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°26'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 18°20'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°19'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°44'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 19°50'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°07'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 2°46'02" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°38'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 24°59'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°23'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°19'05" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 12, 1996
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Solar Eclipse in Libra | 19°31' Libra | |
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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