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Where Were the Planets on October 3, 1958?
Quick Answer
On October 3, 1958, the Sun was in Libra (9°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 3, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°33' Gemini at midnight UTC to 16°38' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°46'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°34'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 8°11'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 29°45'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°11'13" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°06'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 20°23'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 15°16'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°36'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°14'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°47'36" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 3, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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