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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1958?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1958, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1958. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°58' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 4°44' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°58'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°55'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 13°13'04" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°47'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 16°53'20" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 20°22'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 27°17'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°09'31" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°06'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°13'16" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°02'01" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 13, 1958
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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