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Where Were the Planets on February 1, 1957?
Quick Answer
On February 1, 1957, the Sun was in Aquarius (12°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 1, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°53' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 5°45' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°22'58" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 29°49'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 17°07'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 24°34'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 2°22'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 1°23'17" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°15'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 4°37'36" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°35'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°37'20" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 25°02'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on February 1, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Mars opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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