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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1996?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1996, the Sun was in Aries (29°42' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°57' Taurus at midnight UTC to 24°46' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°42'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 18°24'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 19°09'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°01'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 19°57'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 17°17'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 1°25'34" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°25'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°43'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 2°35'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°38'17" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 19, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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