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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 2012?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 2012, the Sun was in Gemini (9°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (68% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 2012. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°49' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°28'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°43'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 13°13'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 19°40'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 14°08'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 27°10'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 23°18'14" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°46'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°08'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 8°59'00" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 5°00'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on May 30, 2012
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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