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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 1958?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 1958, the Sun was in Taurus (10°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°53' Libra at midnight UTC to 19°50' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°36'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 12°21'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°03'18" Aries | Stationing retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 25°38'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 3°14'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 25°00'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 25°08'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°39'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°12'44" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 29°48'32" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 1°00'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 1, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square | |
| Mars trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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