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Where Were the Planets on May 16, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 16, 2026, the Sun was in Taurus (25°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 16, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°20' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°28' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°38'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 20°53'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 27°57'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 26°57'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 28°09'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 21°17'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°48'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°09'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°42'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°29'11" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 4°59'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 16, 2026
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Taurus | 25°58' Taurus |
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