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Where Were the Planets on May 21, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 21, 2026, the Sun was in Gemini (0°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 21, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°20' Cancer at midnight UTC to 12°26' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°27'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°26'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 8°46'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 2°55'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°55'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 22°09'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°17'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°27'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°50'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°27'30" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 4°43'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 21, 2026
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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