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Where Were the Planets on January 28, 1957?
Quick Answer
On January 28, 1957, the Sun was in Aquarius (8°19' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 28, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°15' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 18°13' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°19'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 12°15'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 13°48'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 19°33'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°56'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 1°34'02" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 11°56'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 4°48'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°35'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°42'56" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 25°15'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 28, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Pluto | Exact trine | |
| Mars enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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