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Where Were the Planets on October 28, 1996?
Quick Answer
On October 28, 1996, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 28, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°30' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°40' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°20'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 29°08'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°26'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 28°47'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 28°59'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 12°15'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 1°42'37" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°47'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°06'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°56'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°28'15" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 28, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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