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Where Were the Planets on October 28, 1959?
Quick Answer
On October 28, 1959, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 28, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°11' Virgo at midnight UTC to 24°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°18'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 18°00'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 26°58'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 18°32'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°48'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°28'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 2°40'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°40'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°36'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°43'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°08'29" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 28, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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