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Where Were the Planets on May 26, 1900?
Quick Answer
On May 26, 1900, the Sun was in Gemini (4°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 26, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°47' Aries at midnight UTC to 14°04' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°45'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 6°57'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°06'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 16°28'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°48'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 6°10'14" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°41'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°43'54" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°52'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°54'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°27'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 26, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mercury enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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