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Where Were the Planets on October 17, 2026?
Quick Answer
On October 17, 2026, the Sun is in Libra (24°08' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 17, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°27' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 17°16' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°08'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 11°22'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 18°24'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 4°36'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 11°00'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°19'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 10°17'36" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°08'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 2°25'29" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°04'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 26°50'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 17, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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