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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 1989?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 1989, the Sun was in Taurus (15°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°33' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°17' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°55'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°58'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 5°19'31" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 24°07'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 4°31'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°45'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°46'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°01'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°14'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°44'18" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°08'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 6, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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