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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1950?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1950, the Sun was in Aries (28°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°14' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°03' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°51'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 22°09'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 18°21'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 12°43'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 23°18'22" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 0°44'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 13°08'57" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°39'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°37'58" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°47'12" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°22'04" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 19, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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