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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1940?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1940, the Sun was in Aries (25°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (49% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°39' Cancer at midnight UTC to 1°17' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°21'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 24°26'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 28°01'17" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 10°59'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 9°03'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 22°42'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 3°11'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 20°26'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 23°19'28" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 0°36'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 19°58'01" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 15, 1940
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Cancer | 25°26' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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