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Where Were the Planets on May 26, 1916?
Quick Answer
On May 26, 1916, the Sun was in Gemini (4°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (26% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 26, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°40' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°45' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°52'44" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°15'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 19°11'59" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°52'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 28°55'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°13'09" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°15'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°42'03" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°26'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 2°07'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°59'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on May 26, 1916
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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