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Where Were the Planets on May 8, 1966?
Quick Answer
On May 8, 1966, the Sun was in Taurus (17°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 8, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°07' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°54' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°26'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°33'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 28°04'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 3°39'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°15'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 0°33'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 26°29'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 15°35'06" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 20°54'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 15°53'58" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°53'58" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on May 8, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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