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Where Were the Planets on May 15, 1943?
Quick Answer
On May 15, 1943, the Sun was in Taurus (23°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 15, 1943. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°15' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°56' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°46'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 28°33'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°18'07" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°34'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 21°07'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 21°03'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°01'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 3°59'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 29°27'35" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°05'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°23'38" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 15, 1943
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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