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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 2002?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 2002, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (47% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°34' Leo at midnight UTC to 16°04' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°53'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 9°16'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 25°55'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°06'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 8°47'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 16°05'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 28°47'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°55'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°13'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°58'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 10°23'46" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 29, 2002
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Leo | 5°37' Leo |
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