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Where Were the Planets on October 11, 1953?
Quick Answer
On October 11, 1953, the Sun was in Libra (17°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 11, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°09' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°23' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°52'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 26°15'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 9°32'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 21°11'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 16°50'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°27'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 28°39'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 22°57'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°24'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°30'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 29°03'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 11, 1953
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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