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Where Were the Planets on April 5, 1957?
Quick Answer
On April 5, 1957, the Sun was in Aries (15°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 5, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°00' Gemini at midnight UTC to 22°18' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°26'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 15°38'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 0°54'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 13°06'09" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 11°41'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°32'59" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 14°10'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 2°52'29" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°39'58" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°12'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 21°42'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 5, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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