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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1991?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1991, the Sun was in Gemini (8°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°44' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°32' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°35'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°39'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 19°43'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 23°16'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 2°20'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°45'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 6°41'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 13°07'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°19'36" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 18°26'08" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°12'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 30, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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