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Where Were the Planets on October 18, 2020?

Quick Answer

On October 18, 2020, the Sun was in Libra (25°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.

The Sun squared Saturn. Limits push back: fatigue, delays, or someone in authority saying no. Venus opposed Neptune.

Planetary Positions at Noon UTC

Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 18, 2020. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°01' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 27°04' Scorpio at the end of the day.

Planetary positions on October 18, 2020
Body	Position	Motion	In Sign Since	Next Sign Change
Sun	25°33'58" Libra	Direct	Sep 22, 2020	Oct 22, 2020 into Scorpio
Moon	19°35'14" Scorpio	Direct	Oct 17, 2020	Oct 19, 2020 into Sagittarius
Mercury	10°20'13" Scorpio	Retrograde	Sep 27, 2020	Oct 28, 2020 into Libra
Venus	18°28'43" Virgo	Direct	Oct 2, 2020	Oct 28, 2020 into Libra
Mars	19°40'10" Aries	Retrograde	Jun 28, 2020	Jan 6, 2021 into Taurus
Jupiter	19°22'03" Capricorn	Direct	Dec 2, 2019	Dec 19, 2020 into Aquarius
Saturn	25°38'42" Capricorn	Direct	Jul 1, 2020	Dec 17, 2020 into Aquarius
Uranus	9°13'13" Taurus	Retrograde	Mar 6, 2019	Jul 7, 2025 into Gemini
Neptune	18°37'32" Pisces	Retrograde	Feb 3, 2012	Mar 30, 2025 into Aries
Pluto	22°32'04" Capricorn	Direct	Nov 27, 2008	Mar 23, 2023 into Aquarius
North Node	22°48'28" Gemini	Direct	Jun 4, 2020	Dec 23, 2021 into Taurus

Sky Events on October 18, 2020

The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.

Date	Event	Detail
Oct 18, 13:58 UTC	The Sun square Saturn	Limits push back: fatigue, delays, or someone in authority saying no.
Oct 18, 14:54 UTC	Venus opposite Neptune	Rose-colored glasses, and disappointment when reality doesn't match the fantasy.

Born on October 18, 2020?

Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were all in Capricorn, so everyone born that day carries a strong Capricorn streak alongside their Libra Sun.

Planet signs are only part of the picture. Your rising sign changes about every two hours and the Moon moves half a degree an hour, so your exact birth time and place decide your houses, angles and Moon degree.

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