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Where Were the Planets on February 26, 1946?
Quick Answer
On February 26, 1946, the Sun was in Pisces (7°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 26, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°27' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 9°40' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°17'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 3°32'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 20°05'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 13°20'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 14°14'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°00'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 18°23'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 13°25'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°02'03" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 10°02'49" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°29'13" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on February 26, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square |
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