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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1959?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1959, the Sun was in Libra (27°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°29' Gemini at midnight UTC to 26°20' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°20'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 20°25'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°53'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 12°45'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 0°03'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°03'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 2°09'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°27'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°20'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°34'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°30'43" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 21, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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