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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1961?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1961, the Sun was in Taurus (6°00' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
The Sun trined Pluto. Focus runs deep. Good for research, therapy and quiet, decisive change. The Sun squared Jupiter. Mercury squared Saturn.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°14' Virgo at midnight UTC to 21°25' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°00'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°18'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°46'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 13°23'16" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 25°10'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°49'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°42'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°39'30" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°03'31" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°38'42" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°13'43" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on April 26, 1961
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Pluto | Focus runs deep. Good for research, therapy and quiet, decisive change. | |
| The Sun square Jupiter | Overreach is the risk: too much, too soon, too sure. | |
| Mercury square Saturn | Worry and second-guessing. Communication slows and delays pile up. | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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