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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1959?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1959, the Sun was in Libra (9°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°28' Libra at midnight UTC to 0°03' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°31'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 22°44'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 21°07'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 2°00'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 18°01'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 29°37'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 1°06'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 19°45'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°41'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°06'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°27'55" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 3, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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