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Where Were the Planets on February 23, 1901?
Quick Answer
On February 23, 1901, the Sun was in Pisces (4°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Mars, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 23, 1901. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°10' Aries at midnight UTC to 11°34' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°12'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 4°24'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°21'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 17°23'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 2°27'47" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°50'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 13°27'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 16°34'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°29'22" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 15°41'26" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 26°59'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on February 23, 1901
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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