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Where Were the Planets on October 4, 1954?
Quick Answer
On October 4, 1954, the Sun was in Libra (10°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 4, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°26' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°36' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°43'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°29'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°04'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 22°38'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 19°28'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 27°01'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°23'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 27°18'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°14'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°04'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 10°06'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on October 4, 1954
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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