The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on May 10, 1900?
Quick Answer
On May 10, 1900, the Sun was in Taurus (19°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 10, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°26' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°23' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°21'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°24'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 29°08'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°19'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 24°49'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 8°07'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 4°29'26" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 11°21'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°20'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°33'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 12°17'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 10, 1900
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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