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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1957?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1957, the Sun was in Aries (29°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°11' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 7°43' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°09'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 1°30'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 17°51'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 0°26'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 20°29'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°08'24" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 13°44'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 2°54'06" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°17'29" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°01'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°57'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 19, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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