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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1952?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1952, the Sun was in Aries (25°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°44' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 7°47' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°27'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 0°46'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 9°13'38" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 6°48'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°42'01" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 26°47'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°33'15" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 10°15'22" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 20°12'06" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°08'54" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°52'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 15, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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