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Where Were the Planets on May 15, 1902?
Quick Answer
On May 15, 1902, the Sun was in Taurus (23°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (60% illuminated). Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 15, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°33' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°38' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°42'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°09'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 11°17'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°37'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 13°23'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 16°31'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°45'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°19'58" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°48'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°35'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°22'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 15, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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