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Where Were the Planets on May 17, 2079?
Quick Answer
On May 17, 2079, the Sun is in Taurus (26°47' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 17, 2079. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°34' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°24' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°47'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 14°29'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°02'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 12°09'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°27'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 17°16'56" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 4°02'51" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 1°34'30" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°38'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 13°38'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 29°51'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 17, 2079
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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