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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 2026, the Sun was in Taurus (15°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°25' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 14°17' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°58'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 8°21'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°40'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°56'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 20°34'37" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 19°42'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 9°45'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°34'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°25'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°30'33" Aquarius | Stationing retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 5°31'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 6, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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