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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1901?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1901, the Sun was in Gemini (5°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°51' Virgo at midnight UTC to 6°47' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°28'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°50'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°06'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 12°31'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 6°11'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°58'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 15°37'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°18'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°03'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°53'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°04'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 27, 1901
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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