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Where Were the Planets on May 22, 1939?
Quick Answer
On May 22, 1939, the Sun was in Gemini (0°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 22, 1939. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°55' Cancer at midnight UTC to 21°16' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°30'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 14°05'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 13°10'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 2°17'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°12'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 2°02'33" Aries | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°57'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 18°35'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 20°34'27" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°33'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 7°23'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 22, 1939
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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