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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1998?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1998, the Sun was in Gemini (9°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (35% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°48' Leo at midnight UTC to 28°16' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°50'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 22°05'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 28°17'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 1°46'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°12'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°37'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 29°06'11" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 12°39'43" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°58'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°36'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 5°45'28" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on May 31, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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