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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1900?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1900, the Sun was in Gemini (8°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°35' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°48' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°35'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°15'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°50'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 18°49'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 9°46'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 5°39'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°26'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°34'02" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°01'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°59'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 11°14'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 30, 1900
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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