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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1905?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1905, the Sun was in Libra (27°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°35' Cancer at midnight UTC to 3°29' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°25'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°00'16" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 3°32'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 29°39'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 9°34'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°24'55" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°17'06" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°58'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°24'16" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°35'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 26°55'14" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 21, 1905
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 27°27' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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