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Where Were the Planets on May 5, 1903?
Quick Answer
On May 5, 1903, the Sun was in Taurus (13°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 5, 1903. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°22' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°15' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°48'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°20'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 4°13'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 20°26'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 27°32'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 16°21'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°08'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 25°08'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°40'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°21'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 14°34'45" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 5, 1903
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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