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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1953?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1953, the Sun was in Taurus (5°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°39' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°56'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°39'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 11°05'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 16°16'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 26°40'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°58'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 23°02'17" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 14°57'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 22°08'51" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°48'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°57'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 26, 1953
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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