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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1919?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1919, the Sun was in Gemini (8°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1919. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°43' Gemini at midnight UTC to 13°16' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°58'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 6°02'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 26°03'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 21°15'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 3°36'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 16°22'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 22°34'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 1°41'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 7°02'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°28'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 3°44'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 31, 1919
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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