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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1952?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1952, the Sun was in Libra (13°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°43' Taurus at midnight UTC to 29°17' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°10'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 22°34'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°55'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 10°45'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°58'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 19°49'01" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 17°21'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 18°23'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 21°07'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°42'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 18°39'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 6, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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