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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 1960?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 1960, the Sun was in Gemini (7°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°54' Cancer at midnight UTC to 15°44' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°08'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 9°49'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 19°52'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 0°17'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 13°01'44" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 1°27'04" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°40'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°26'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°59'21" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°38'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°51'44" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 28, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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