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Where Were the Planets on February 26, 1916?
Quick Answer
On February 26, 1916, the Sun was in Pisces (6°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 26, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°58' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 15°02' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°34'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 7°59'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°57'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 15°24'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 14°02'56" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 3°10'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 9°43'45" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°51'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°22'50" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 1°17'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°45'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on February 26, 1916
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 6°28' Sagittarius |
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