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Where Were the Planets on May 23, 2026?
Quick Answer
On May 23, 2026, the Sun was in Gemini (2°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 23, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°07' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°22' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°22'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°48'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°58'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°18'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 3°25'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 22°30'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°29'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°34'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°53'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 5°26'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 4°37'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 23, 2026
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 2°21' Virgo |
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