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Where Were the Planets on April 28, 1912?
Quick Answer
On April 28, 1912, the Sun was in Taurus (7°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 28, 1912. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°21' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°49'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 1°34'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°53'05" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°28'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°44'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 14°17'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 21°26'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 3°25'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 21°11'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 27°21'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 20°50'15" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 28, 1912
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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