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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1996?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1996, the Sun was in Libra (22°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°58' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°26' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°24'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°41'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 10°20'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 13°16'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 21°35'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°29'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 2°33'05" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°39'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°00'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°29'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°09'33" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 15, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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