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Where Were the Planets on May 29, 1952?
Quick Answer
On May 29, 1952, the Sun was in Gemini (8°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 29, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°55' Leo at midnight UTC to 17°42' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°02'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°49'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 25°39'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 0°51'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 2°04'47" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°06'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 8°18'54" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 12°01'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°11'24" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°16'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 25°32'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 29, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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