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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 1916?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 1916, the Sun was in Taurus (20°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (61% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°03' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°27' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°26'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°13'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 11°59'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 4°43'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°23'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°56'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 12°42'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°37'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°08'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 1°49'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 2°47'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 11, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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