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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1957?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1957, the Sun was in Libra (9°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (67% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°52' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 4°59' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°01'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°57'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 23°28'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°18'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°23'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 11°27'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 9°44'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°44'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°28'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°23'16" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°10'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 2, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 67% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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