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Where Were the Planets on May 16, 2052?
Quick Answer
On May 16, 2052, the Sun is in Taurus (26°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 16, 2052. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°56' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°55' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°19'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 25°55'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°15'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°07'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 7°48'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 26°15'10" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 1°53'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 26°19'24" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 0°09'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 13°05'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 12°05'33" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 16, 2052
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Sun trine Uranus | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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