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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 1991?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 1991, the Sun was in Taurus (10°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°11' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°11' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°37'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 10°12'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°22'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 21°26'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 15°36'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°05'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 6°38'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 13°44'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°43'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°13'56" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°44'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 1, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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