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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1986?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1986, the Sun was in Taurus (6°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°54' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°55'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 18°31'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°21'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 0°51'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 13°46'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°41'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°30'28" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°58'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°42'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°56'47" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 29°39'16" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 27, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square |
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