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Where Were the Planets on October 10, 1950?
Quick Answer
On October 10, 1950, the Sun was in Libra (16°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 10, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°56' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°21' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°36'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°06'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 1°23'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°48'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 10°20'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°54'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°40'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 9°28'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°04'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°26'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°09'13" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 10, 1950
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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