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Where Were the Planets on April 12, 1929?
Quick Answer
On April 12, 1929, the Sun was in Aries (22°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 12, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°13' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°41' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°05'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°27'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°28'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°28'01" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Mars | 14°09'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 15°43'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°30'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 8°11'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 28°47'41" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 16°14'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 22°53'39" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on April 12, 1929
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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