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Where Were the Planets on April 11, 2006?
Quick Answer
On April 11, 2006, the Sun was in Aries (21°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 11, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°05' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°27'38" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°07'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°56'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 5°46'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 28°32'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 16°45'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 4°24'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 12°56'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 19°22'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°42'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 3°40'28" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 11, 2006
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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