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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1958?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1958, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Mercury, Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°35' Virgo at midnight UTC to 24°25' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°50'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°28'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 24°08'03" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 17°29'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 18°16'47" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 18°30'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 26°14'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°17'43" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°49'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°13'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°30'37" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 4, 1958
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 11°23' Virgo |
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