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Where Were the Planets on April 6, 1959?
Quick Answer
On April 6, 1959, the Sun was in Aries (15°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 6, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°34' Pisces at midnight UTC to 3°45' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°56'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°41'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 2°02'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 20°00'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 27°49'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 1°27'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°58'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°18'30" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°07'37" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 2°00'06" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°59'49" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 6, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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