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Where Were the Planets on May 17, 2098?
Quick Answer
On May 17, 2098, the Sun is in Taurus (27°10' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 17, 2098. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°36' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 29°00' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°10'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 22°50'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°51'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 3°21'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 2°30'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 14°50'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°48'39" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 16°01'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 10°09'22" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 2°27'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 22°21'53" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 17, 2098
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Pluto | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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