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Where Were the Planets on May 23, 1951?
Quick Answer
On May 23, 1951, the Sun was in Gemini (1°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 23, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°08' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 11°11' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°33'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°41'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°23'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°00'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°18'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 6°36'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°34'01" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°23'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°05'21" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°32'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°14'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 23, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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