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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 1945?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 1945, the Sun was in Taurus (10°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 1945. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°51' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 2°14' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°44'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°01'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°36'37" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 17°46'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 28°57'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 17°47'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 6°36'16" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 11°18'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°08'45" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 7°56'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 12°25'33" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 1, 1945
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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