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Where Were the Planets on April 24, 1959?
Quick Answer
On April 24, 1959, the Sun was in Taurus (3°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 24, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°12' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 29°22' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°33'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 21°48'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 6°35'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 11°20'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 7°59'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 0°00'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 7°00'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°13'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°39'01" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°45'46" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°02'37" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 24, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter re-enters Scorpio (retrograde) | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury square Saturn | Exact square |
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