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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1916?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1916, the Sun was in Gemini (8°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°46' Taurus at midnight UTC to 0°02' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°42'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 23°56'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 18°13'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 16°48'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°48'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 25°03'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°42'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°41'20" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°32'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 2°12'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°46'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 30, 1916
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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