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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1900?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1900, the Sun was in Gemini (5°42' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°05' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°10' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°42'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 21°09'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°16'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°05'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 7°33'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 6°02'36" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°37'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°41'26" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°54'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°55'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°23'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 27, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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