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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1923?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1923, the Sun was in Gemini (9°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1923. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°24' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 3°54' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°00'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°42'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 5°23'52" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 11°53'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°24'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 11°00'40" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 13°34'47" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°20'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 15°42'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 9°55'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 16°22'28" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 31, 1923
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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