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Where Were the Planets on May 17, 1956?
Quick Answer
On May 17, 1956, the Sun was in Taurus (26°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
The Sun squared Pluto. Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 17, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°12' Leo at midnight UTC to 7°06' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°32'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 0°11'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 8°31'32" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°26'42" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 20°14'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 22°49'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 29°45'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 28°59'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 28°18'59" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°07'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°48'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 17, 1956
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Pluto | Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from. | |
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 26°16' Leo | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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