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Where Were the Planets on April 5, 1993?
Quick Answer
On April 5, 1993, the Sun was in Aries (15°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 5, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°55' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°07' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°42'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°31'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°58'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 9°22'15" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 20°07'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°01'35" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 27°01'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 22°00'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 21°04'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 25°07'46" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 15°25'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on April 5, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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