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Where Were the Planets on April 25, 1951?
Quick Answer
On April 25, 1951, the Sun was in Taurus (4°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 25, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°55' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°37' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°28'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 24°17'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°55'35" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 11°58'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 11°08'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 0°51'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°28'14" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 6°10'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°43'04" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°25'17" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°43'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 25, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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