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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1951?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1951, the Sun was in Aries (28°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°13' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°54' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°37'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°00'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 7°28'07" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 4°54'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 6°44'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°31'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°48'43" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 5°58'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°52'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°26'34" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°02'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 19, 1951
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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