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Where Were the Planets on May 20, 1905?
Quick Answer
On May 20, 1905, the Sun was in Taurus (28°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 20, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°22' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 27°41' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°46'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 20°35'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°35'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 28°19'54" Aries | Stationing retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 13°23'36" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 16°57'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°25'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 3°33'11" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 6°27'16" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 20°39'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 5°04'32" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 20, 1905
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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