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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 1992?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 1992, the Sun was in Taurus (16°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 1992. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°33' Gemini at midnight UTC to 11°38' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°12'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 4°35'58" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 22°39'09" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 5°57'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°27'38" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 4°40'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 18°05'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 17°55'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°53'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 21°43'39" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°06'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on May 6, 1992
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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