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Where Were the Planets on April 25, 1972?
Quick Answer
On April 25, 1972, the Sun was in Taurus (5°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 25, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°12' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°22'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°12'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 8°41'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°46'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 19°02'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°19'28" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°26'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°28'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°38'18" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°49'03" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°30'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 25, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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