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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1971?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1971, the Sun was in Aries (24°52' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°30' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°15' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°52'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 17°51'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°06'51" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 20°12'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 20°01'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°38'33" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°53'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 10°57'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°38'13" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°40'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°25'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 15, 1971
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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