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Where Were the Planets on April 29, 2002?
Quick Answer
On April 29, 2002, the Sun was in Taurus (8°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 29, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°02' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 18°03' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°59'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 11°06'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 28°57'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°33'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°41'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°41'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°20'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°21'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°55'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°12'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°05'12" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 29, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Mars trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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