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Where Were the Planets on May 21, 2023?

Quick Answer

On May 21, 2023, the Sun was in Gemini (0°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.

The Sun entered Gemini, and Gemini season began. Mars opposed Pluto. Pressure and confrontation. Forcing the issue tends to backfire. The Sun trined Pluto.

Planetary Positions at Noon UTC

Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 21, 2023. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°37' Gemini at midnight UTC to 28°11' Gemini at the end of the day.

Planetary positions on May 21, 2023
Body	Position	Motion	In Sign Since	Next Sign Change
Sun	0°11'41" Gemini	Direct	May 21, 2023	Jun 21, 2023 into Cancer
Moon	21°56'31" Gemini	Direct	May 19, 2023	May 22, 2023 into Cancer
Mercury	7°22'56" Taurus	Direct	Apr 3, 2023	Jun 11, 2023 into Gemini
Venus	14°54'52" Cancer	Direct	May 7, 2023	Jun 5, 2023 into Leo
Mars	0°29'14" Leo	Direct	May 20, 2023	Jul 10, 2023 into Virgo
Jupiter	1°04'57" Taurus	Direct	May 16, 2023	May 25, 2024 into Gemini
Saturn	6°36'19" Pisces	Direct	Mar 7, 2023	May 25, 2025 into Aries
Uranus	19°36'35" Taurus	Direct	Mar 6, 2019	Jul 7, 2025 into Gemini
Neptune	27°15'20" Pisces	Direct	Feb 3, 2012	Mar 30, 2025 into Aries
Pluto	0°16'26" Aquarius	Retrograde	Mar 23, 2023	Jun 11, 2023 into Capricorn
North Node	2°45'59" Taurus	Direct	Dec 23, 2021	Jul 12, 2023 into Aries

Sky Events on May 21, 2023

The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.

Date	Event	Detail
May 21, 03:10 UTC	Mars opposite Pluto	Pressure and confrontation. Forcing the issue tends to backfire.
May 21, 07:08 UTC	The Sun enters Gemini	Leaves Taurus
May 21, 13:57 UTC	The Sun trine Pluto	Focus runs deep. Good for research, therapy and quiet, decisive change.

Born on May 21, 2023?

Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus were all in Taurus, so everyone born that day carries a strong Taurus streak alongside their Gemini Sun.

Planet signs are only part of the picture. Your rising sign changes about every two hours and the Moon moves half a degree an hour, so your exact birth time and place decide your houses, angles and Moon degree.

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