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Where Were the Planets on April 22, 2002?
Quick Answer
On April 22, 2002, the Sun was in Taurus (2°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 22, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°41' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°04' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°10'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 27°50'57" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 17°57'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 26°02'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°57'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°38'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 12°32'50" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°08'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°51'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°20'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°27'27" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 22, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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