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Where Were the Planets on October 12, 1946?
Quick Answer
On October 12, 1946, the Sun was in Libra (18°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 12, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°26' Taurus at midnight UTC to 18°02' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°33'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°44'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°49'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 28°11'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°10'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°34'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 7°30'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 21°42'31" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°44'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 13°06'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°24'48" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on October 12, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Saturn | Exact square |
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