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Where Were the Planets on May 21, 1999?
Quick Answer
On May 21, 1999, the Sun was in Gemini (0°00' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (42% illuminated). Mars, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 21, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°28' Leo at midnight UTC to 27°41' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°00'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 21°08'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°49'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°02'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°42'57" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 22°47'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 9°47'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 16°47'24" Aquarius | Stationing retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°18'51" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 9°23'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°57'33" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 21, 1999
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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