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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1952?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1952, the Sun was in Taurus (6°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°24' Taurus at midnight UTC to 9°13' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°11'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°51'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 10°53'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 20°19'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°16'23" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°26'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 9°47'05" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 10°34'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°54'23" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°05'48" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°17'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 26, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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