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Where Were the Planets on April 11, 1952?
Quick Answer
On April 11, 1952, the Sun was in Aries (21°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 11, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°46' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°12' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°32'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 5°27'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 11°05'33" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 1°52'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°38'54" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 25°49'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°51'13" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 10°09'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°18'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°10'49" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°04'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 11, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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