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Where Were the Planets on October 20, 1953?
Quick Answer
On October 20, 1953, the Sun was in Libra (26°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 20, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°18' Pisces at midnight UTC to 5°23' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°48'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°49'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 20°44'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°17'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°27'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°25'48" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 29°44'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 23°04'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°44'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°40'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°35'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 20, 1953
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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