The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on October 30, 2002?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 2002, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (36% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°04' Leo at midnight UTC to 29°59' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°53'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 22°59'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 27°35'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 8°29'46" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°25'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 16°11'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 28°45'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°54'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°13'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°59'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 10°20'36" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 30, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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