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Where Were the Planets on May 19, 1951?
Quick Answer
On May 19, 1951, the Sun was in Taurus (27°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 19, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°08' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°46' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°42'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°24'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 2°49'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 9°32'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 28°28'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 5°51'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°37'07" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°11'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°09'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°30'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°27'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 19, 1951
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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