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Where Were the Planets on October 8, 1904?
Quick Answer
On October 8, 1904, the Sun was in Libra (14°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 8, 1904. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°01' Virgo at midnight UTC to 12°05' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°46'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°33'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 29°06'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°23'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°16'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°33'15" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°26'29" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°25'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°11'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°40'16" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 16°56'14" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 8, 1904
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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