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Where Were the Planets on May 21, 1950?
Quick Answer
On May 21, 1950, the Sun was in Taurus (29°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 21, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°20' Cancer at midnight UTC to 25°45' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°51'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 19°31'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 19°47'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 17°24'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 23°51'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 5°23'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°36'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 3°04'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°54'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°53'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 4°40'23" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 21, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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