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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1909?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1909, the Sun was in Taurus (18°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°40' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 11°49' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°12'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°13'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°21'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 21°02'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 19°31'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 4°37'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 17°27'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 21°00'04" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°50'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 24°28'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 18°17'33" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 9, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Venus trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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