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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 2040?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 2040, the Sun is in Taurus (19°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn are retrograde.
Mercury sextiles Uranus. Original ideas and quick breakthroughs on stuck problems. Mercury moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 2040. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°51' Aries at midnight UTC to 6°39' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°28'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 0°17'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 29°50'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 13°41'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°34'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 21°59'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 5°53'39" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°47'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 3°54'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 27°03'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 4°33'33" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 9, 2040
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mercury sextile Uranus | Original ideas and quick breakthroughs on stuck problems. | |
| Mercury enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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