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Where Were the Planets on May 26, 1958?
Quick Answer
On May 26, 1958, the Sun was in Gemini (4°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 26, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°44' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°46' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°43'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 8°44'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°15'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 23°30'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 21°31'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 22°34'54" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 23°44'37" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 8°16'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°35'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 29°50'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 29°40'38" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 26, 1958
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 4°26' Virgo | |
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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