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Where Were the Planets on October 15, 1958?
Quick Answer
On October 15, 1958, the Sun was in Libra (21°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 15, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°15' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 6°00' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°37'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°40'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 28°35'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 14°44'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°20'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 7°38'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 21°13'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 15°43'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°01'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°33'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°09'28" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 15, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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