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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 1909?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 1909, the Sun was in Taurus (15°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°28' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 3°00' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°18'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°43'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 1°05'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°20'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 17°34'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 4°33'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 17°06'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 21°01'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°46'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 24°24'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 18°27'05" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 6, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Venus square Mars | Exact square |
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