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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 2002?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 2002, the Sun was in Aries (25°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°15' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°34' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°20'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 25°24'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 4°18'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 17°28'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 1°12'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°41'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°48'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 27°54'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°46'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°26'54" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°49'41" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 15, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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