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Where Were the Planets on May 26, 1946?
Quick Answer
On May 26, 1946, the Sun was in Gemini (4°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (26% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 26, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°03' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°08' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°37'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 4°02'44" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 28°33'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 2°49'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 16°23'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 18°00'15" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°42'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°46'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 5°57'55" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 9°41'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 21°46'26" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 26, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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