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Where Were the Planets on October 23, 1960?
Quick Answer
On October 23, 1960, the Sun was in Scorpio (0°04' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 23, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°13' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°04'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 9°23'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°00'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°10'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 13°48'40" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°33'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°57'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°07'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°32'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°33'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°01'30" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 23, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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