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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 1990?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 1990, the Sun was in Taurus (20°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°00' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 14°53' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°32'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 8°56'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°04'09" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°16'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°21'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 8°47'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 25°18'15" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 9°16'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°24'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°16'46" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°32'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 11, 1990
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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