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Where Were the Planets on April 9, 1908?
Quick Answer
On April 9, 1908, the Sun was in Aries (19°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (58% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 9, 1908. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°08' Cancer at midnight UTC to 3°56' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°13'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 28°03'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°49'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 3°54'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 1°33'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 3°43'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°34'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 16°50'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°09'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°58'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 9°12'33" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on April 9, 1908
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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