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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 1958?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 1958, the Sun was in Libra (8°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°38' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°33' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°47'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°35'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°24'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 28°30'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°04'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 4°53'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 20°19'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 15°13'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°34'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°13'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°50'47" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 2, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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