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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 1916?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 1916, the Sun was in Taurus (15°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°34' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°25' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°36'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°31'01" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 5°50'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 0°33'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 20°24'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 19°48'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 12°14'58" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°33'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°03'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 1°43'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 3°02'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 6, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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