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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1905?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1905, the Sun was in Libra (9°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°18' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°36'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 13°29'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°45'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°39'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 26°52'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 6°24'23" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°50'49" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°29'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°23'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°43'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°52'26" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 3, 1905
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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