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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1900?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1900, the Sun was in Libra (27°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°18' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°08' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°38'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 5°13'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 19°50'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 14°28'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°00'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°19'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 0°18'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°09'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°09'53" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°30'00" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°36'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 21, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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