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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1902?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1902, the Sun was in Taurus (17°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°18' Gemini at midnight UTC to 17°22' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°55'01" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 9°51'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 29°59'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 2°17'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 8°58'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 16°03'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°47'57" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°32'05" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°37'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°27'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°41'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 9, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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