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Where Were the Planets on May 20, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 20, 2026, the Sun was in Taurus (29°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 20, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°47' Cancer at midnight UTC to 28°19' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°29'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 21°07'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 6°38'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 1°44'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°10'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 21°58'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°11'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°23'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°48'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°27'53" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 4°46'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 20, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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