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Where Were the Planets on October 24, 2002?
Quick Answer
On October 24, 2002, the Sun was in Scorpio (0°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 24, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°51' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°56' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°54'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°53'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°37'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°54'48" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°35'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°31'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 28°55'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°57'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°12'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°48'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 10°39'40" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 24, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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