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Where Were the Planets on April 21, 2005?
Quick Answer
On April 21, 2005, the Sun was in Taurus (1°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 21, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°46' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°24' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°28'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°03'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°07'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 6°58'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 23°00'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°45'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°13'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 9°36'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°23'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 24°20'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°28'23" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 21, 2005
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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