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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1931?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1931, the Sun was in Taurus (6°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°32' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°15'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 1°42'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°55'11" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 1°41'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 9°04'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 14°20'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 23°14'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 16°32'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°04'44" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°49'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 13°26'37" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 27, 1931
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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