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Where Were the Planets on February 16, 1937?
Quick Answer
On February 16, 1937, the Sun was in Aquarius (27°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 16, 1937. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°28' Aries at midnight UTC to 12°41' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°25'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 5°35'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 3°09'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 13°45'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 20°40'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°01'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 21°51'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 6°06'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 18°08'26" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 27°01'26" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 21°04'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on February 16, 1937
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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