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Where Were the Planets on October 1, 1931?
Quick Answer
On October 1, 1931, the Sun was in Libra (7°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 1, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°22' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°33' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°20'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°26'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 24°16'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 13°35'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 9°35'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 15°51'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 16°43'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°47'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 6°41'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 22°03'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 5°07'48" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 1, 1931
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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