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Where Were the Planets on May 6, 2043?
Quick Answer
On May 6, 2043, the Sun is in Taurus (15°52' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn are retrograde.
Mars moves from Aries into Taurus. Mercury sextiles Pluto while Mercury is retrograde. Penetrating focus. Good for investigation and frank talks.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 6, 2043. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°26' Aries at midnight UTC to 16°05' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°52'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 8°43'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 1°05'23" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 21°05'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 0°02'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 3°10'39" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 15°09'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 13°25'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°15'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 1°11'30" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 6°44'02" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 6, 2043
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Penetrating focus. Good for investigation and frank talks. | |
| Mars enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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