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Where Were the Planets on April 1, 1952?
Quick Answer
On April 1, 1952, the Sun was in Aries (11°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (42% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 1, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°08' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°10' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°42'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 2°11'15" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 18°26'12" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°34'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 18°09'55" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°25'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 11°37'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 9°59'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°35'04" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°17'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°36'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 1, 1952
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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