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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 1946?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 1946, the Sun was in Gemini (6°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°39' Aries at midnight UTC to 10°30' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°32'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°03'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°51'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°14'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 17°27'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 17°53'45" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°54'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°53'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 5°56'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 9°43'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 21°40'05" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 28, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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