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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1993?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1993, the Sun was in Taurus (18°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°37' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°52' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°52'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°18'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 11°07'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°38'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 5°38'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 5°31'02" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 29°30'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 22°07'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 21°04'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 24°17'34" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°36'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 9, 1993
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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