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Where Were the Planets on October 8, 1999?
Quick Answer
On October 8, 1999, the Sun was in Libra (14°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 8, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°51' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°37' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°45'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°16'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 4°43'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 0°35'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 23°52'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°56'30" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°52'11" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°56'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°35'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°25'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°32'44" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 8, 1999
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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