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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1931?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1931, the Sun was in Gemini (2°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (46% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°09' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°12' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°21'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°10'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 7°56'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°04'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°13'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 18°46'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 22°55'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°53'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°01'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 19°13'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°00'50" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 24, 1931
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 2°39' Virgo |
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