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Where Were the Planets on April 10, 1959?
Quick Answer
On April 10, 1959, the Sun was in Aries (19°52' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 10, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 21°25' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°52'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 15°31'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°45'12" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 24°47'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°03'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°12'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 7°01'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°15'59" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°01'29" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°56'13" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°47'06" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 10, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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