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Where Were the Planets on April 16, 2050?
Quick Answer
On April 16, 2050, the Sun is in Aries (26°41' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (31% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 16, 2050. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°28' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 26°53' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°41'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 19°39'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 29°43'42" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 22°34'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 22°48'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 25°27'16" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°05'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 17°12'18" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°43'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 10°06'13" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 22°23'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on April 16, 2050
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Aries (retrograde) | Leaves Taurus | |
| Venus trine Mars | Exact trine |
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