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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 1906?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 1906, the Sun was in Taurus (15°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°56' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°48' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°02'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°20'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°41'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 5°20'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 5°23'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°48'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°57'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 8°16'14" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 8°13'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°22'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 16°29'20" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 6, 1906
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction |
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