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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1958?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1958, the Sun was in Taurus (18°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (61% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°12' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 11°51' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°21'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°34'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 23°14'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°24'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 9°06'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 24°06'02" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 24°46'02" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°47'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°59'58" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 29°47'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 0°34'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 9, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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