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Where Were the Planets on May 7, 1900?
Quick Answer
On May 7, 1900, the Sun was in Taurus (16°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (59% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 7, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°44' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°40' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°27'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°43'17" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°16'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 1°40'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°32'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 8°27'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 4°36'20" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 11°28'18" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°15'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°29'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 12°27'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 7, 1900
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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