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Where Were the Planets on April 12, 1953?
Quick Answer
On April 12, 1953, the Sun was in Aries (22°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 12, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°03' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°02' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°16'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 3°33'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 24°57'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 23°38'01" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°45'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 23°50'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°06'11" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 14°37'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 22°31'38" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°53'41" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°42'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 12, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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