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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 1959?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 1959, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°05' Libra at midnight UTC to 23°40' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°18'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 16°20'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 29°21'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 20°18'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°10'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°54'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 2°50'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°43'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°40'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°46'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°02'08" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on October 30, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction | |
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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