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Where Were the Planets on July 3, 1957?
Quick Answer
On July 3, 1957, the Sun was in Cancer (11°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 3, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°55' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°07' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°16'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 28°04'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°22'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 2°30'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 7°30'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°44'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 8°51'49" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 5°38'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 29°50'26" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 28°37'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°59'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 3, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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