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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1955?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1955, the Sun was in Libra (21°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°15' Libra at midnight UTC to 24°00' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°21'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 17°40'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°48'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 3°05'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 1°17'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 25°41'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 20°02'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 2°04'36" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 27°43'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 28°05'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°11'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on October 15, 1955
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Libra | 21°40' Libra |
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