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Where Were the Planets on October 28, 1951?
Quick Answer
On October 28, 1951, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 28, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°52' Libra at midnight UTC to 14°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°15'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 7°32'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 13°43'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 18°47'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°16'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°01'05" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 8°59'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°58'06" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°49'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°23'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°52'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 28, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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