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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 2009?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 2009, the Sun was in Libra (16°19' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°03' Gemini at midnight UTC to 28°56' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°19'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 21°59'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 29°06'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 23°15'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 26°19'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 17°11'12" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°40'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 23°47'03" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 23°53'04" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°51'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 26°03'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 9, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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