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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 2005?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 2005, the Sun was in Taurus (18°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°01' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°41' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°57'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°23'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°32'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 29°10'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 6°03'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 9°59'29" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 22°26'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 10°13'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°34'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 24°02'37" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°31'12" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 9, 2005
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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