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Where Were the Planets on February 9, 1957?
Quick Answer
On February 9, 1957, the Sun was in Aquarius (20°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (66% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 9, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°27' Gemini at midnight UTC to 16°05' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°29'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 9°13'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 26°00'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 4°34'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 7°17'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 0°53'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°50'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 4°17'14" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°35'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°25'41" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°37'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on February 9, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 66% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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