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Where Were the Planets on April 27, 1997?
Quick Answer
On April 27, 1997, the Sun was in Taurus (7°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). Mercury, Mars and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 27, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°52' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°28' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°15'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°39'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 3°52'06" Taurus | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 13°42'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 16°44'23" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 19°04'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 13°38'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 8°34'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°57'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°57'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 26°53'10" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on April 27, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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