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Where Were the Planets on April 17, 1915?
Quick Answer
On April 17, 1915, the Sun was in Aries (26°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 17, 1915. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°35' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°27' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°23'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 29°31'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 11°39'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 18°40'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 0°29'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 16°57'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 27°36'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°11'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°40'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°21'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 23°26'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 17, 1915
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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