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Where Were the Planets on February 24, 1950?
Quick Answer
On February 24, 1950, the Sun was in Pisces (5°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (45% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 24, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°02' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°57' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°19'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 28°59'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 12°37'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 3°23'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 10°04'39" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 19°19'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 16°53'45" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°01'00" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°59'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 16°34'35" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 9°13'38" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on February 24, 1950
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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