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Where Were the Planets on May 17, 2007?
Quick Answer
On May 17, 2007, the Sun was in Taurus (26°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 17, 2007. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°23' Taurus at midnight UTC to 13°16' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°13'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°52'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 12°05'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 10°04'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°27'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 17°16'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 18°49'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 18°08'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 22°01'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 28°26'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 12°26'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 17, 2007
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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