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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 1953?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 1953, the Sun was in Libra (15°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°02' Libra at midnight UTC to 8°02' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°53'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°01'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 6°48'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 18°43'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 15°35'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°25'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 28°24'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 22°55'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°19'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°27'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 29°10'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 9, 1953
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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