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Where Were the Planets on April 25, 1950?
Quick Answer
On April 25, 1950, the Sun was in Taurus (4°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 25, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°57' Cancer at midnight UTC to 11°52' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°42'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°22'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°28'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 18°57'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 22°25'57" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 1°46'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°55'07" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°52'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°28'33" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°46'15" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°03'00" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 25, 1950
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 4°39' Leo |
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