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Where Were the Planets on February 11, 1940?
Quick Answer
On February 11, 1940, the Sun was in Aquarius (21°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 11, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°16' Pisces at midnight UTC to 2°02' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°37'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 26°09'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 29°50'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 29°06'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 26°12'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 7°59'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 26°14'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 18°05'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 24°59'00" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 1°20'50" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°21'21" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on February 11, 1940
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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