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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 1971?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 1971, the Sun was in Gemini (6°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°14' Cancer at midnight UTC to 3°00' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°31'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°40'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 13°43'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 12°03'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 11°38'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 0°56'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 27°21'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 9°36'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 1°34'00" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°00'28" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 18°08'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 28, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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