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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 1908?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 1908, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 1908. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°38' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 3°02' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°40'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 26°19'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°48'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°09'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 12°24'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°59'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 4°37'08" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 13°30'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 17°05'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°38'57" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 28°27'35" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 29, 1908
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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