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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 1950?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 1950, the Sun was in Gemini (6°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°29' Libra at midnight UTC to 1°13' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°35'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 23°49'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°32'39" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 25°19'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 25°28'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°05'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°43'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 3°26'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°47'24" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°58'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 4°18'09" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 28, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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