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Where Were the Planets on April 14, 1971?
Quick Answer
On April 14, 1971, the Sun was in Aries (23°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 14, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°56' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°29' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°53'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 5°11'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°36'31" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 19°00'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 19°27'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°42'37" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°46'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 10°59'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°39'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°41'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°28'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 14, 1971
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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