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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1958?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1958, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°00' Libra at midnight UTC to 7°40' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°52'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°19'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°06'13" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 21°15'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 17°41'40" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 19°08'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 26°35'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°15'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°55'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°13'59" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°21'05" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 7, 1958
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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