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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1945?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1945, the Sun was in Gemini (2°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1945. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°20' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°16' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°56'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 4°18'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 10°50'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 22°27'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°31'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 17°40'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 8°58'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 12°35'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°46'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 8°09'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°12'29" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 24, 1945
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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