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Where Were the Planets on October 18, 1951?
Quick Answer
On October 18, 1951, the Sun was in Libra (24°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 18, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°46' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°04' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°17'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°57'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 27°40'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°06'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 8°14'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°08'55" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 7°48'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°59'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°27'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°14'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°24'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 18, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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