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Where Were the Planets on October 23, 1903?
Quick Answer
On October 23, 1903, the Sun was in Libra (28°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 23, 1903. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°41' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°35' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°54'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°11'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°42'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°21'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 22°02'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 13°55'06" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 2°52'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 22°45'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°54'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 20°31'32" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 5°31'27" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 23, 1903
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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