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Where Were the Planets on May 29, 1901?
Quick Answer
On May 29, 1901, the Sun was in Gemini (7°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 29, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°37' Libra at midnight UTC to 0°25' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°23'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°31'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 23°52'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°58'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 7°02'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°48'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 15°31'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°13'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°07'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°56'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°57'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 29, 1901
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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