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Where Were the Planets on May 4, 1903?
Quick Answer
On May 4, 1903, the Sun was in Taurus (12°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 4, 1903. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°16' Leo at midnight UTC to 22°21' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°50'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°20'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 2°50'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 19°15'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 27°36'26" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 16°10'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°06'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 25°10'17" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°38'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°20'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 14°37'56" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 4, 1903
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 12°39' Leo |
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