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Where Were the Planets on April 24, 1960?
Quick Answer
On April 24, 1960, the Sun was in Taurus (4°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 24, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°36' Aries at midnight UTC to 24°18' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°18'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 17°59'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 12°15'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 18°31'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 17°07'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°35'18" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°25'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 16°55'50" Leo | Stationing retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°52'08" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°41'34" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°39'46" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on April 24, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square |
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