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Where Were the Planets on May 16, 2098?
Quick Answer
On May 16, 2098, the Sun is in Taurus (26°12' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 16, 2098. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°59' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°12'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 10°19'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 21°42'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 2°11'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°51'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 14°44'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°49'39" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 15°58'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 10°09'29" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 2°25'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 22°25'03" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 16, 2098
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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