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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1902?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1902, the Sun was in Libra (27°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°12' Gemini at midnight UTC to 1°41' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°09'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°28'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 23°25'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 17°28'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°34'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 7°53'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 21°42'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°31'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°40'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°31'33" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 24°57'29" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 21, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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