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Where Were the Planets on April 18, 1981?
Quick Answer
On April 18, 1981, the Sun was in Aries (28°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 18, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°14' Libra at midnight UTC to 25°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°21'37" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 19°13'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°25'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 1°13'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 24°52'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°39'49" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 4°46'03" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°18'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 24°43'14" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°48'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 6°49'29" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 18, 1981
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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