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Where Were the Planets on April 2, 1909?
Quick Answer
On April 2, 1909, the Sun was in Aries (12°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 2, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°34' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°25' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°06'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 5°30'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°51'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 5°18'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 25°05'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°48'39" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 12°56'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 20°50'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°19'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 23°55'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 20°15'06" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 2, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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