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Where Were the Planets on April 30, 1972?
Quick Answer
On April 30, 1972, the Sun was in Taurus (10°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 30, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°46' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 7°41' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°14'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 1°44'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°26'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 23°36'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 22°15'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°16'41" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°02'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 15°16'45" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°31'18" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°42'59" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°14'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 30, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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