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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 1972?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 1972, the Sun was in Gemini (7°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°44' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°14'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 10°42'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 28°21'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°42'24" Cancer | Stationing direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 10°11'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°38'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 9°35'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 14°26'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°47'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°20'59" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°45'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 28, 1972
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Sagittarius | 6°56' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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