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Where Were the Planets on October 17, 1917?
Quick Answer
On October 17, 1917, the Sun was in Libra (23°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 17, 1917. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°09' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 15°41' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°32'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 9°24'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 11°48'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°24'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 21°02'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°02'46" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°06'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 19°51'41" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°57'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°30'27" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 5°02'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 17, 1917
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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