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Where Were the Planets on October 4, 1952?
Quick Answer
On October 4, 1952, the Sun was in Libra (11°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 4, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°21' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°42' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°11'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°34'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 18°37'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 8°18'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 24°34'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 19°58'56" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 17°07'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 18°21'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 21°03'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°39'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 18°45'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 4, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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