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Where Were the Planets on May 18, 1960?
Quick Answer
On May 18, 1960, the Sun was in Taurus (27°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 18, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°12' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 12°37' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°31'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°58'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 28°35'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 18°01'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°28'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°23'53" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°04'44" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°11'32" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°13'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°35'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°23'30" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 18, 1960
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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