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Where Were the Planets on April 2, 2042?
Quick Answer
On April 2, 2042, the Sun is in Aries (12°52' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 2, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°24' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°16' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°52'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 9°20'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°04'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 4°47'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 9°25'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°42'02" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 4°48'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°41'46" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°50'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 29°15'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 27°51'44" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 2, 2042
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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