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Where Were the Planets on April 13, 2002?
Quick Answer
On April 13, 2002, the Sun was in Aries (23°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 13, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°01' Aries at midnight UTC to 7°04' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°22'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 1°02'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°09'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 15°01'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°50'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 8°26'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°35'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 27°49'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°44'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°28'28" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°56'02" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 13, 2002
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mercury enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mars enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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