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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1960?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1960, the Sun was in Libra (10°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°05' Pisces at midnight UTC to 28°58' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°16'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 22°03'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 2°25'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°42'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°59'48" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°38'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°04'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 24°17'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°49'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°01'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°05'03" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 3, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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