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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1969?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1969, the Sun was in Taurus (23°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°04' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°36' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°30'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°22'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 11°34'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°17'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 14°57'11" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°13'24" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 1°48'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 0°06'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°26'47" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°30'17" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°32'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 14, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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