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Where Were the Planets on April 2, 1956?
Quick Answer
On April 2, 1956, the Sun was in Aries (12°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (58% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Venus sextiled Uranus. A fresh spark: new people, a new look, unexpected fun.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 2, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 9°32' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°43'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 3°38'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 8°53'07" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 28°07'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°57'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°50'28" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°26'16" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°13'14" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 29°30'01" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°23'12" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°11'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on April 2, 1956
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Venus sextile Uranus | A fresh spark: new people, a new look, unexpected fun. |
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