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Where Were the Planets on April 20, 2003?
Quick Answer
On April 20, 2003, the Sun was in Aries (29°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 20, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°13' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°59'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 21°28'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°48'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 28°34'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 29°05'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°28'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°59'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 1°54'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°00'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 19°44'15" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 1°14'07" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 20, 2003
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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