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Where Were the Planets on April 28, 1969?
Quick Answer
On April 28, 1969, the Sun was in Taurus (8°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 28, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°45' Virgo at midnight UTC to 26°48' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°01'01" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 20°14'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 26°54'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°31'45" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°45'18" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°01'45" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°49'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°31'35" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°51'59" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°43'22" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°23'30" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 28, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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