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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1955?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1955, the Sun was in Taurus (18°05' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°11' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 21°58' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°05'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 16°04'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 5°22'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°51'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 19°06'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°04'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 17°51'34" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 24°13'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 26°17'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°18'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°36'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 9, 1955
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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