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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1959?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1959, the Sun was in Taurus (6°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°21' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°28'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 6°16'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 9°27'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 14°50'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 9°42'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 29°41'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°58'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°14'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°34'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°44'12" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°53'06" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 27, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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