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Where Were the Planets on May 28, 2002?
Quick Answer
On May 28, 2002, the Sun was in Gemini (6°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 28, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 9°34' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°59'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°52'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 5°09'04" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 9°29'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°00'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 15°52'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 16°54'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°49'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°55'28" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 16°32'05" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°33'04" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 28, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mars enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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