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Where Were the Planets on October 1, 2042?
Quick Answer
On October 1, 2042, the Sun is in Libra (8°26' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Venus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 1, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°04' Taurus at midnight UTC to 15°03' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°26'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 7°36'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°07'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°34'57" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°33'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°28'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°43'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 16°14'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°45'05" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 27°59'30" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 18°13'29" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 1, 2042
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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