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Where Were the Planets on October 16, 1952?
Quick Answer
On October 16, 1952, the Sun was in Libra (23°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 16, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°59' Virgo at midnight UTC to 1°08' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°03'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°02'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 7°38'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 23°00'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 3°04'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°49'55" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 18°35'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 18°30'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 21°30'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°54'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 18°07'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 16, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Pluto | Exact sextile | |
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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