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Where Were the Planets on April 30, 1931?
Quick Answer
On April 30, 1931, the Sun was in Taurus (9°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 30, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°14' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°59' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°10'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°37'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°03'12" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°16'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 10°17'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 14°45'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 23°16'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 16°41'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°03'11" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°51'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 13°17'05" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 30, 1931
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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