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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1952?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1952, the Sun was in Libra (9°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°56' Pisces at midnight UTC to 2°42' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°13'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°20'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 15°16'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 5°51'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°11'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 20°08'09" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 16°52'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 18°18'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°59'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°36'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 18°52'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 2, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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