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Where Were the Planets on October 12, 1904?
Quick Answer
On October 12, 1904, the Sun was in Libra (18°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 12, 1904. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°13' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°10' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°43'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°15'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 5°35'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 14°19'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°44'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°01'35" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°22'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°32'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°11'10" Cancer | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°38'39" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 16°43'32" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 12, 1904
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square |
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