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Where Were the Planets on April 20, 1957?
Quick Answer
On April 20, 1957, the Sun was in Taurus (0°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (64% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 20, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°44' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 19°59' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°08'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 13°53'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 18°21'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 1°40'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°07'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 23°03'21" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 13°41'57" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 2°54'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 1°15'51" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°00'53" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°54'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 20, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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