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Where Were the Planets on May 19, 1927?
Quick Answer
On May 19, 1927, the Sun was in Taurus (27°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 19, 1927. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°27' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 5°15' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°30'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 28°50'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°42'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°10'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 19°10'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°11'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°54'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 2°24'00" Aries | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 24°14'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 14°17'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 29°38'39" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 19, 1927
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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