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Where Were the Planets on May 18, 1932?
Quick Answer
On May 18, 1932, the Sun was in Taurus (27°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 18, 1932. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°27' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°32' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°18'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°59'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°28'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°40'08" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 4°31'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 14°56'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 4°44'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°27'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 5°11'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 20°22'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 22°57'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 18, 1932
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square |
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