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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1953?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1953, the Sun was in Libra (9°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (17% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°43' Leo at midnight UTC to 26°41' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°58'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 20°43'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 28°15'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°22'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 11°49'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°15'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 27°42'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 22°47'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°06'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°19'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 29°29'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 3, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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