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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1901?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1901, the Sun was in Gemini (2°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°39' Leo at midnight UTC to 0°21' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°35'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°03'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 14°09'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°50'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 4°57'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 12°11'53" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 15°45'41" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°25'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°57'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°49'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°13'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 24, 1901
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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