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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 1916?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 1916, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°59' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°10' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°44'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 24°05'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 21°57'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 25°49'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°03'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 29°28'39" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 0°27'10" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°46'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°52'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°17'54" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 23°40'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 30, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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