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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 1972?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 1972, the Sun was in Taurus (20°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°24' Aries at midnight UTC to 4°34' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°52'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°58'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 27°43'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 0°28'37" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°19'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 7°54'11" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 7°24'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 14°53'38" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°14'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°31'45" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°39'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 11, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mars square Pluto | Exact square |
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