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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 2042?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 2042, the Sun is in Libra (9°25' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Venus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°04' Taurus at midnight UTC to 29°46' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°25'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 22°27'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°46'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 3°26'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°15'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°39'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°49'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 16°17'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°43'41" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 27°58'34" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 18°10'19" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 2, 2042
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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