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Where Were the Planets on April 18, 1957?
Quick Answer
On April 18, 1957, the Sun was in Aries (28°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 18, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°18' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°10' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°10'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 18°47'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°14'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 29°12'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 19°51'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°13'35" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 13°46'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 2°53'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°19'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°02'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 21°01'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 18, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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