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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 1923?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 1923, the Sun was in Libra (15°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 1923. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 12°04' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°09'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°35'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°56'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°53'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°28'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 20°03'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°04'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 14°26'21" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 19°49'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 12°22'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°26'15" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 9, 1923
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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