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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1988?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1988, the Sun was in Taurus (7°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°13' Virgo at midnight UTC to 22°08' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°26'23" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 16°10'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 15°22'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 20°27'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 13°46'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°22'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°20'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 0°49'47" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 10°07'25" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 11°18'15" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 20°56'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 27, 1988
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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