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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1947?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1947, the Sun was in Taurus (22°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (39% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1947. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°49' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 12°17' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°50'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 6°01'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 21°07'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 23°15'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 24°59'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 22°40'39" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 3°24'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 20°10'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°21'53" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 11°04'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 3°04'52" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 14, 1947
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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