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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1999?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1999, the Sun was in Libra (21°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°35' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°23' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°41'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°29'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°13'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 6°11'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 28°52'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°02'31" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°24'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°53'03" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°35'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°36'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°10'30" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 15, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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