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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1950?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1950, the Sun was in Gemini (8°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°15' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 1°25' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°30'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 23°50'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 18°50'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 27°36'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 26°00'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°15'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°46'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 3°33'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°45'43" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 16°00'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 4°11'48" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 30, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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