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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1969?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1969, the Sun was in Aries (25°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°43' Aries at midnight UTC to 16°46' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°20'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 10°17'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°37'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°30'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°55'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 28°11'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 28°09'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°58'55" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°10'15" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°58'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°04'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 15, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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