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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1990?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1990, the Sun was in Taurus (6°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°24' Gemini at midnight UTC to 17°22' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°58'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 9°56'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 16°44'03" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 22°35'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 4°55'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 6°21'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 25°17'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 9°30'36" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°32'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°40'16" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 12°17'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on April 27, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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