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Where Were the Planets on January 29, 1957?
Quick Answer
On January 29, 1957, the Sun was in Aquarius (9°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 29, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°14' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 0°08' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°20'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 24°11'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 14°32'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 20°48'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°33'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 1°31'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°01'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 4°45'25" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°35'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°41'33" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 25°12'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 29, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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