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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1998?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1998, the Sun was in Gemini (3°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°23' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°18' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°07'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 14°51'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 15°01'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 23°38'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 0°14'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°36'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 28°20'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 12°43'15" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°03'31" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°47'47" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°07'42" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 24, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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