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Where Were the Planets on May 14, 1976?
Quick Answer
On May 14, 1976, the Sun was in Taurus (23°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 14, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°36' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°24' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°48'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°03'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°39'24" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 14°27'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 28°54'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 11°37'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°00'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 4°19'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°06'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 9°15'21" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 12°08'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 14, 1976
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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