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Where Were the Planets on April 6, 1931?
Quick Answer
On April 6, 1931, the Sun was in Aries (15°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 6, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°19' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 12°06' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°43'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 5°16'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°17'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 6°43'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 1°51'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°52'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 22°41'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 15°21'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°22'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°41'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 14°33'21" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 6, 1931
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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