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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1905?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1905, the Sun was in Libra (8°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°40' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 6°18' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°36'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 29°02'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 0°57'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°26'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 26°11'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 6°25'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°53'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°27'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°22'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°43'38" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°55'37" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 2, 1905
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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