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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1902?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1902, the Sun was in Libra (9°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°08' Libra at midnight UTC to 6°42' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°20'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°27'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°20'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 25°00'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 17°53'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 7°24'50" Aquarius | Stationing direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°13'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°51'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°43'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°39'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 25°54'41" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 3, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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