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Where Were the Planets on April 24, 2002?
Quick Answer
On April 24, 2002, the Sun was in Taurus (4°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 24, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°49' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°45' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°07'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 27°16'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°25'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 28°28'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 7°19'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°55'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 12°46'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°12'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°53'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°18'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°21'06" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 24, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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