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Where Were the Planets on April 2, 2015?
Quick Answer
On April 2, 2015, the Sun was in Aries (12°25' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 2, 2015. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°39' Virgo at midnight UTC to 26°28' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°25'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 20°33'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 4°36'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°14'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 1°20'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 12°39'06" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 4°38'01" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 16°13'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 8°32'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 15°29'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 10°05'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on April 2, 2015
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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