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Where Were the Planets on April 6, 1958?
Quick Answer
On April 6, 1958, the Sun was in Aries (16°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 6, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°40' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 26°19' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°10'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 19°02'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 0°50'16" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 29°50'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 14°49'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°09'12" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 25°42'18" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°34'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°53'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 0°04'38" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 2°19'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 6, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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