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Where Were the Planets on February 24, 1946?
Quick Answer
On February 24, 1946, the Sun was in Pisces (5°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 24, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°36' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 15°27' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°16'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 9°31'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°26'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 10°50'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 14°08'56" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°05'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 18°28'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 13°25'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°04'44" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 10°05'17" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°35'34" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on February 24, 1946
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 4°53' Sagittarius |
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