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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1988?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1988, the Sun was in Taurus (23°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°37' Aries at midnight UTC to 12°33' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°53'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°36'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 15°15'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 29°14'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 24°57'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 15°25'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 1°40'44" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 0°24'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 9°54'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°49'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 20°02'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 14, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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