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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1981?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1981, the Sun was in Aries (25°25' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°45' Virgo at midnight UTC to 19°02' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°25'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 12°55'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°41'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 27°31'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 22°36'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°59'24" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 4°58'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°23'55" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 24°45'13" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°53'44" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 6°59'01" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 15, 1981
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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