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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 1958?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 1958, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°43' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 9°55' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°37'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 3°23'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 15°13'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°52'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°46'26" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 14°37'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 24°13'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°20'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°13'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°07'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°27'48" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on November 16, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| The Sun opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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