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Where Were the Planets on May 18, 1919?
Quick Answer
On May 18, 1919, the Sun was in Taurus (26°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 18, 1919. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°26' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°36' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°29'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 4°30'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 3°28'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 6°33'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 24°21'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 13°52'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 21°53'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 1°32'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 6°47'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°11'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 4°25'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 18, 1919
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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