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Where Were the Planets on April 16, 1919?
Quick Answer
On April 16, 1919, the Sun was in Aries (25°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 16, 1919. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°01' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 13°50' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°26'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 7°56'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 11°52'48" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 29°03'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°57'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 8°48'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 21°24'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 0°39'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 6°31'52" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°41'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°07'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on April 16, 1919
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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