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Where Were the Planets on October 22, 2023?
Quick Answer
On October 22, 2023, the Sun was in Libra (28°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 22, 2023. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°26' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 10°32' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°49'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 3°27'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 0°21'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 12°25'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 7°01'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°04'20" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°39'09" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 21°57'12" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 25°25'32" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 27°55'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 24°36'42" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 22, 2023
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Capricorn | 28°28' Capricorn | |
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Mercury enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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