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Where Were the Planets on May 15, 1951?
Quick Answer
On May 15, 1951, the Sun was in Taurus (23°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 15, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°14' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°01' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°51'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 8°35'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°13'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°02'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°37'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 5°04'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°41'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°00'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°14'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°28'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°39'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 15, 1951
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| Mars trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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