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Where Were the Planets on September 21, 1957?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 1957, the Sun was in Virgo (28°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°00' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°01' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°13'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°29'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 11°35'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°29'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°15'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 9°05'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°58'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°16'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°06'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°04'16" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°45'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on September 21, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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