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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 2078?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 2078, the Sun is in Taurus (19°17' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 2078. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°05' Aries at midnight UTC to 25°02' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°17'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 17°32'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 3°06'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 11°20'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 2°42'13" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 13°02'15" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 22°33'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 27°28'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 26°18'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 12°26'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 19°36'54" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on May 9, 2078
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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