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Where Were the Planets on April 12, 1956?
Quick Answer
On April 12, 1956, the Sun was in Aries (22°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Mars opposed Uranus. Short fuses and sudden blowups. Take care with tools, cars and tempers. Mercury opposed Neptune. Mercury moved from Aries into Taurus.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 12, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°25' Taurus at midnight UTC to 17°22' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°33'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 10°22'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 29°33'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 8°14'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 28°24'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°31'34" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°01'17" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°14'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 29°14'04" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°14'55" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 10°39'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on April 12, 1956
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Uranus | Short fuses and sudden blowups. Take care with tools, cars and tempers. | |
| Mercury opposite Neptune | Misunderstandings and vague information. Double-check the details. | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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