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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1951?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1951, the Sun was in Taurus (22°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°47' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°13' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°53'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 25°58'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°43'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 3°54'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 24°54'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 4°52'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°43'16" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 6°57'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°15'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°27'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°42'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 14, 1951
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 22°38' Leo | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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