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Where Were the Planets on April 6, 1949?
Quick Answer
On April 6, 1949, the Sun was in Aries (16°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 6, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°10' Cancer at midnight UTC to 22°34' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°21'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 15°49'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 9°11'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 13°39'38" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°03'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 29°15'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 29°50'58" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 26°58'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 13°44'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 14°14'21" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°23'03" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 6, 1949
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Cancer | 16°24' Cancer | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| Venus trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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