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Where Were the Planets on May 8, 1999?
Quick Answer
On May 8, 1999, the Sun was in Taurus (17°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (52% illuminated). Mars, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 8, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°27' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 21°09' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°27'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 14°46'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 29°18'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 29°47'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 29°07'21" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 19°54'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 8°09'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 16°42'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°22'13" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 9°43'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 17°38'51" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 8, 1999
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Mars | Exact trine | |
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition | |
| Venus enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius | 17°41' Aquarius | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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