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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 1999?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 1999, the Sun was in Libra (15°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°38' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°12' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°44'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 15°57'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 6°08'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 1°20'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 24°35'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°49'01" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°48'23" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°56'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°35'45" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°26'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°29'33" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 9, 1999
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Libra | 15°44' Libra |
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