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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1949?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1949, the Sun was in Taurus (23°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°34' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°34' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°20'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 19°37'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°15'27" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 0°35'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°43'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°06'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°27'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 28°30'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 12°48'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 14°13'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°22'19" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 14, 1949
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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