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Where Were the Planets on May 13, 1990?
Quick Answer
On May 13, 1990, the Sun was in Taurus (22°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 13, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°49' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°50' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°28'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°49'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 8°24'02" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°32'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°50'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 9°09'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 25°16'48" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 9°13'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°22'52" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°13'25" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 11°26'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 13, 1990
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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