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Where Were the Planets on October 23, 1958?
Quick Answer
On October 23, 1958, the Sun was in Libra (29°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 23, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°27' Pisces at midnight UTC to 20°28' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°34'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 14°29'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 11°15'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°45'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 1°15'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 9°22'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 21°53'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 15°57'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°19'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°44'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°44'03" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 23, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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