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Where Were the Planets on October 24, 1916?
Quick Answer
On October 24, 1916, the Sun was in Scorpio (0°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 24, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°19' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°13' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°44'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 1°44'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 13°10'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 18°49'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 1°42'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 0°17'13" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 0°16'41" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°46'33" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°50'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°20'55" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 23°59'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 24, 1916
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Jupiter square Saturn | Exact square |
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