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Where Were the Planets on April 20, 1946?
Quick Answer
On April 20, 1946, the Sun was in Aries (29°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 20, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°06' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°53' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°47'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 14°00'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°47'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°01'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 28°59'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 21°31'51" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 18°49'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 14°51'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 6°38'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 9°26'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°40'49" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 20, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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