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Where Were the Planets on April 29, 1909?
Quick Answer
On April 29, 1909, the Sun was in Taurus (8°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 29, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°14' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°08' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°31'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°12'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°13'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°43'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°00'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 4°32'13" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 16°16'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 21°04'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°38'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 24°16'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 18°49'19" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 29, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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