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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1969?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1969, the Sun was in Aries (29°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°38' Taurus at midnight UTC to 6°51' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°14'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 0°46'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 10°50'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 12°37'07" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°23'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°47'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 28°40'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°49'56" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°04'55" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°53'34" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°52'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 19, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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