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Where Were the Planets on May 8, 2025?
Quick Answer
On May 8, 2025, the Sun was in Taurus (18°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 8, 2025. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°20' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°08'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°25'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°41'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°55'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 9°07'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°54'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 28°34'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 26°44'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 1°19'14" Aries | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 3°48'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 24°44'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 8, 2025
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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