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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1957?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1957, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°33' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 12°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°20'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°24'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°39'44" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 9°31'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 27°32'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 26°49'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 17°59'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 11°12'25" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°08'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 2°16'18" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 8°02'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 19, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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