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Where Were the Planets on May 15, 2005?
Quick Answer
On May 15, 2005, the Sun was in Taurus (24°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (42% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 15, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°15' Leo at midnight UTC to 21°08' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°45'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°11'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 5°08'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 6°32'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°23'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 9°34'29" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 22°56'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 10°23'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°36'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 23°55'00" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°12'08" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 15, 2005
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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