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Where Were the Planets on October 19, 1957?
Quick Answer
On October 19, 1957, the Sun was in Libra (25°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 19, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°19' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°59' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°50'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°38'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 22°38'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 10°43'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 16°30'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°07'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 11°11'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 11°17'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°05'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°48'26" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 11°16'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on October 19, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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