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Where Were the Planets on April 12, 1906?
Quick Answer
On April 12, 1906, the Sun was in Aries (21°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 12, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°55' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 14°42' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°39'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 7°21'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°15'14" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 5°51'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 18°38'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 5°45'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 10°47'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 8°29'25" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 7°46'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 20°58'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 17°45'35" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 12, 1906
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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