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Where Were the Planets on October 8, 2009?
Quick Answer
On October 8, 2009, the Sun was in Libra (15°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 8, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°16' Gemini at midnight UTC to 15°02' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°20'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 8°08'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 27°48'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°01'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 25°47'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°12'02" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°33'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 23°49'13" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 23°53'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°50'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 26°06'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 8, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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