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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1958?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1958, the Sun was in Virgo (12°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°56' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°00' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°24'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 1°57'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°24'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 25°02'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°48'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°39'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°13'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 13°52'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°44'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 2°22'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°16'34" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on September 5, 1958
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Mars | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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