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Where Were the Planets on August 19, 1958?
Quick Answer
On August 19, 1958, the Sun was in Leo (25°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 19, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°04' Libra at midnight UTC to 2°29' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°59'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 25°18'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 3°32'38" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 4°11'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°57'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°50'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°06'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 12°52'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°21'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°49'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°10'35" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on August 19, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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