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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1954?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1954, the Sun was in Gemini (8°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°44' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°43' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°31'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 15°14'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 29°44'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°16'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°13'37" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 1°21'58" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 3°43'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 20°41'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°36'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°41'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°49'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 30, 1954
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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