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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1959?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1959, the Sun was in Gemini (9°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°49' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°53' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°17'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°52'59" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 5°58'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 23°08'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 29°38'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°32'32" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°33'15" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°57'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°42'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°44'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°05'04" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 31, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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