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Where Were the Planets on April 5, 1958?
Quick Answer
On April 5, 1958, the Sun was in Aries (15°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 5, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°41' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°39' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°11'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 4°12'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 0°46'09" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 28°52'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 14°05'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°16'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 25°42'25" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°34'38" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°54'35" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 0°05'36" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 2°22'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 5, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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