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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 1915?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 1915, the Sun was in Taurus (10°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 1915. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°36' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 14°44' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°01'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 7°12'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°42'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°18'47" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 11°18'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 19°48'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 28°54'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°30'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°47'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°33'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 22°41'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 1, 1915
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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