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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 2002?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 2002, the Sun was in Gemini (6°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°12' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°03' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°01'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 19°10'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 5°43'00" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°17'55" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 29°20'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 15°40'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 16°46'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°48'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°55'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 16°33'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°36'15" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 27, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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