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Where Were the Planets on February 18, 1957?
Quick Answer
On February 18, 1957, the Sun was in Aquarius (29°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 18, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°17' Libra at midnight UTC to 29°21' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°34'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 22°23'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 8°09'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 15°48'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°52'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 0°06'53" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 13°22'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°55'43" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°31'36" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°12'12" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°08'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on February 18, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Sun enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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