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Where Were the Planets on April 28, 1966?
Quick Answer
On April 28, 1966, the Sun was in Taurus (7°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 28, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°10' Leo at midnight UTC to 19°20' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°44'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 12°14'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°33'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 22°41'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 7°54'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 28°40'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 25°31'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 15°45'35" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 21°10'16" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 16°01'08" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°25'45" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on April 28, 1966
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 7°25' Leo |
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