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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 1919?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 1919, the Sun was in Taurus (10°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 1919. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°32' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°37' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°03'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 28°06'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 14°12'59" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 16°50'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 12°02'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 10°57'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 21°24'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 1°10'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 6°34'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°53'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 5°19'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 1, 1919
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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