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Where Were the Planets on April 8, 2003?
Quick Answer
On April 8, 2003, the Sun was in Aries (18°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (35% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 8, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°08' Gemini at midnight UTC to 7°21' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°14'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 1°13'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 5°01'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 14°06'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 21°46'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°05'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 23°58'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 1°25'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°48'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 19°52'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 1°52'14" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 8, 2003
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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