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Where Were the Planets on May 1, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 1, 2026, the Sun was in Taurus (11°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 1, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°31' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 14°40' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°07'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 8°37'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 26°54'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 8°53'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 16°45'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 18°59'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 9°12'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°18'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°16'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°30'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 5°47'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 1, 2026
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Scorpio | 11°21' Scorpio | |
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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