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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1956?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1956, the Sun was in Taurus (6°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°43' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 29°15' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°13'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 23°01'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°24'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 21°06'19" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 7°18'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 21°36'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 1°13'49" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°24'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 28°51'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°07'42" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 9°55'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on April 26, 1956
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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