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Where Were the Planets on July 28, 1957?
Quick Answer
On July 28, 1957, the Sun was in Leo (5°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 28, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°08' Leo at midnight UTC to 1°15' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°07'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 23°42'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 27°38'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 2°52'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 23°13'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 28°20'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°50'57" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°09'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 29°53'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 29°18'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°40'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on July 28, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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