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Where Were the Planets on November 3, 1953?
Quick Answer
On November 3, 1953, the Sun was in Scorpio (10°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 3, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°05' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°56' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°46'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°00'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 0°40'45" Sagittarius | Stationing retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°41'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°10'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 25°51'14" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 1°25'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 23°05'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 24°15'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°53'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°50'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 3, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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