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Where Were the Planets on April 30, 1946?
Quick Answer
On April 30, 1946, the Sun was in Taurus (9°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
The Sun squared Pluto. Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 30, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°12' Aries at midnight UTC to 2°10' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°31'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 24°40'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 13°31'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 1°16'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 3°28'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°19'03" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°27'01" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 15°20'19" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 6°24'29" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 9°26'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°09'03" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 30, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Pluto | Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from. | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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