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Where Were the Planets on May 18, 1920?
Quick Answer
On May 18, 1920, the Sun was in Taurus (27°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 18, 1920. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°59' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°00' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°13'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 0°29'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 18°14'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°40'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 22°27'33" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°59'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 4°55'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 5°28'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 8°58'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 6°18'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 15°02'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 18, 1920
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Solar Eclipse in Taurus | 26°59' Taurus | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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