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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1991?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1991, the Sun was in Gemini (2°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°12' Libra at midnight UTC to 23°53' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°49'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 17°34'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 10°04'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 16°56'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 28°49'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 7°51'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 6°47'54" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 13°17'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°26'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 18°35'38" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°31'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 24, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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