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Where Were the Planets on May 16, 1995?
Quick Answer
On May 16, 1995, the Sun was in Taurus (25°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 16, 1995. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°45' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°51' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°09'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 18°19'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°52'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 29°25'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 26°01'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 12°29'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 22°41'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 0°25'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°27'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 29°20'41" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 4°35'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on May 16, 1995
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Venus enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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