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Where Were the Planets on May 4, 1960?
Quick Answer
On May 4, 1960, the Sun was in Taurus (14°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 4, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°03' Leo at midnight UTC to 25°19' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°01'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 19°10'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°37'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 0°49'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 24°48'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°17'51" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°23'18" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 16°58'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°35'49" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°37'00" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°07'59" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 4, 1960
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 13°34' Leo | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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