The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on May 7, 1990?
Quick Answer
On May 7, 1990, the Sun was in Taurus (16°40' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 7, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°21' Libra at midnight UTC to 27°19' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°40'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 21°21'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 11°05'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 3°44'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°22'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 8°04'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 25°20'01" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 9°21'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°27'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°23'30" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°45'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 7, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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