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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1920?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1920, the Sun was in Taurus (6°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1920. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°45' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°07' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°54'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 1°28'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 11°48'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 18°54'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 28°38'00" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°56'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 4°53'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°55'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 8°45'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°57'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 16°09'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 27, 1920
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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