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Where Were the Planets on May 20, 1993?
Quick Answer
On May 20, 1993, the Sun was in Taurus (29°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 20, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 23°04' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°28'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 16°49'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 4°49'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 15°44'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 11°18'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°57'27" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 29°58'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 21°57'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 20°57'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°59'13" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 13°02'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 20, 1993
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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