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Where Were the Planets on November 1, 1953?
Quick Answer
On November 1, 1953, the Sun was in Scorpio (8°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 1, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°25' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°15' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°46'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 11°20'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°18'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 17°11'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 29°56'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 25°58'31" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 1°11'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 23°06'03" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 24°10'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°51'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°57'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 1, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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