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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1950?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1950, the Sun was in Taurus (5°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (61% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°52' Leo at midnight UTC to 25°10' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°41'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 18°28'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 25°10'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 20°00'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 22°20'01" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 1°56'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°53'08" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°54'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 15°27'01" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°46'11" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 5°59'49" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 26, 1950
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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