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Where Were the Planets on May 19, 2011?
Quick Answer
On May 19, 2011, the Sun was in Taurus (28°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 19, 2011. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°15' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 2°07' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°10'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 25°14'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°58'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°20'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 6°09'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°32'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°56'42" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°31'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 0°52'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°07'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 24°58'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 19, 2011
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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