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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1987?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1987, the Sun was in Gemini (2°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°00' Aries at midnight UTC to 2°50' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°47'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°27'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 21°01'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°29'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 2°11'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 19°16'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 19°00'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 25°38'09" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°30'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°54'22" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 8°53'48" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 24, 1987
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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