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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1906?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1906, the Sun was in Gemini (9°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°21' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°43' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°06'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°59'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°04'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°44'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°25'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 16°28'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 14°28'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 7°35'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 8°57'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°54'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 15°09'54" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 31, 1906
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 8°53' Virgo | |
| Mercury enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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