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Where Were the Planets on April 20, 1991?
Quick Answer
On April 20, 1991, the Sun was in Aries (29°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (38% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 20, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°22' Cancer at midnight UTC to 23°31' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°54'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 16°28'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 20°28'07" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 8°46'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 9°27'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°13'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 6°15'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 13°48'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°45'53" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°31'39" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 23°19'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on April 20, 1991
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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