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Where Were the Planets on May 20, 1902?
Quick Answer
On May 20, 1902, the Sun was in Taurus (28°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 20, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°13' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 13°11' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°31'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 7°13'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 19°20'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°00'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 17°02'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 16°48'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°40'45" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°09'09" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°57'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°42'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°06'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 20, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Jupiter | Exact square |
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