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Where Were the Planets on May 2, 1906?
Quick Answer
On May 2, 1906, the Sun was in Taurus (11°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (57% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 2, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°04' Leo at midnight UTC to 26°05' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°09'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 19°32'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 14°32'47" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 0°26'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 2°37'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°55'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°38'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 8°20'21" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 8°07'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°17'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 16°42'02" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 2, 1906
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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