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Where Were the Planets on April 28, 2013?
Quick Answer
On April 28, 2013, the Sun was in Taurus (8°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 28, 2013. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°41' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 22°26' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°21'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°04'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°58'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 16°17'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°58'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 16°58'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 8°12'08" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°10'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 4°57'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 11°31'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 17°22'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 28, 2013
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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