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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 2042?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 2042, the Sun is in Taurus (6°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase is First Quarter (44% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°06' Cancer at midnight UTC to 5°45' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°23'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°29'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 26°18'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°05'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 15°39'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 29°47'34" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 3°02'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°40'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°43'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 29°41'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 26°35'29" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 26, 2042
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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