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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1999?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1999, the Sun was in Gemini (2°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°04' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°21' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°53'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°14'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°19'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°14'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°13'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 23°25'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°09'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 16°47'15" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°17'20" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 9°18'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°48'01" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 24, 1999
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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