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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 2010?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 2010, the Sun was in Taurus (6°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°14' Libra at midnight UTC to 16°38' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°09'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 9°27'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°41'53" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 1°34'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°43'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°51'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 28°47'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 28°44'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 28°22'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 5°19'24" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 15°30'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on April 26, 2010
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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