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Where Were the Planets on January 12, 1958?
Quick Answer
On January 12, 1958, the Sun was in Capricorn (21°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (51% illuminated). Venus, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 12, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°40' Libra at midnight UTC to 27°39' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°47'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 20°42'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°21'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 15°53'59" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 14°13'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 29°53'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 20°42'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°22'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°37'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°57'35" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°46'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 12, 1958
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Libra | 21°52' Libra |
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