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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1986?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1986, the Sun was in Gemini (5°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°42' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 4°09' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°54'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°59'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 11°21'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 7°06'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°10'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°36'17" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 6°27'12" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 20°59'17" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°11'25" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°09'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 28°03'57" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 27, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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