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Where Were the Planets on April 13, 2003?
Quick Answer
On April 13, 2003, the Sun was in Aries (23°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 13, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°56' Leo at midnight UTC to 14°13' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°09'07" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 7°01'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°19'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 20°07'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 24°50'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°12'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°22'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 1°38'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°54'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 19°49'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 1°36'21" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 13, 2003
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square | |
| Mercury square Neptune | Exact square |
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