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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 1998?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 1998, the Sun was in Libra (15°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°10' Gemini at midnight UTC to 14°45' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°59'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 7°31'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°50'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 10°38'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°12'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 20°09'20" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 1°16'47" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 8°50'36" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°23'15" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 6°05'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 28°49'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 9, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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