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Where Were the Planets on May 7, 1969?
Quick Answer
On May 7, 1969, the Sun was in Taurus (16°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (65% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 7, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°56' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 6°13' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°44'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°07'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 7°38'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 11°36'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°08'16" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°29'06" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 0°56'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 0°16'12" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°38'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°35'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°54'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 7, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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