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Where Were the Planets on May 12, 1959?
Quick Answer
On May 12, 1959, the Sun was in Taurus (21°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Venus sextiled Pluto. Deep bonds and magnetic charm. Good for strengthening commitments. Mercury moved from Aries into Taurus.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 12, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°04' Cancer at midnight UTC to 18°16' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°01'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 12°09'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 29°28'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 2°05'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 18°25'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°55'48" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°32'00" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°26'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°09'58" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°40'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°05'26" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 12, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Pluto | Deep bonds and magnetic charm. Good for strengthening commitments. | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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