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Where Were the Planets on May 26, 1939?
Quick Answer
On May 26, 1939, the Sun was in Gemini (4°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (56% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 26, 1939. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°13' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°18' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°20'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°17'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 20°40'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 7°07'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°26'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 2°44'28" Aries | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°24'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 18°48'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 20°33'22" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°37'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 7°10'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 26, 1939
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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