The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on October 22, 1951?
Quick Answer
On October 22, 1951, the Sun was in Libra (28°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (55% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 22, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°57' Cancer at midnight UTC to 28°47' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°16'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 22°52'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 4°12'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 13°59'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 10°40'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°40'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 8°17'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°59'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°36'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°18'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°11'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 22, 1951
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 28°46' Cancer |
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