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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 1951?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 1951, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°18' Libra at midnight UTC to 28°08' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°15'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 21°11'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°17'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°38'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°52'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 5°55'00" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 9°06'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°57'40" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°51'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°23'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°49'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 29, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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