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Where Were the Planets on October 20, 1906?
Quick Answer
On October 20, 1906, the Sun was in Libra (26°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 20, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°15' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 9°07' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°11'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 1°42'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 12°54'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°52'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 23°55'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 10°55'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°45'36" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 5°03'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°38'57" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 23°39'01" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 7°38'44" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 20, 1906
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Pluto | Exact square | |
| Mercury trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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