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Where Were the Planets on January 30, 1959?
Quick Answer
On January 30, 1959, the Sun was in Aquarius (9°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (65% illuminated). Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 30, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°51' Libra at midnight UTC to 29°56' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°51'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 22°54'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 29°45'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 28°59'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 25°30'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 28°41'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 2°44'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 14°30'32" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°56'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°32'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°29'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on January 30, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| Mercury enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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