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Where Were the Planets on April 24, 1981?
Quick Answer
On April 24, 1981, the Sun was in Taurus (4°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 24, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°43' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°47' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°12'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 0°44'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 0°33'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°38'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°23'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°03'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 4°22'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°05'24" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 24°38'30" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°38'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 6°30'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 24, 1981
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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