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Where Were the Planets on October 19, 1940?
Quick Answer
On October 19, 1940, the Sun was in Libra (25°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 19, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°27' Taurus at midnight UTC to 6°35' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°57'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°30'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 20°15'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 14°25'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 8°58'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 12°33'01" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°30'58" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 25°14'19" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 26°21'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 4°16'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 10°03'52" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 19, 1940
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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