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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 1958?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 1958, the Sun was in Scorpio (5°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°39' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°34' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°33'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 25°36'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°21'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°16'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 29°51'58" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 10°40'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°25'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°06'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°33'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°51'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°25'00" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 29, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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