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Where Were the Planets on August 16, 1958?
Quick Answer
On August 16, 1958, the Sun was in Leo (23°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 16, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°48' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°06'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 11°29'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°39'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 0°32'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 15°23'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°23'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°08'28" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 12°41'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°17'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°43'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°20'07" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 16, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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