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Where Were the Planets on February 21, 1951?
Quick Answer
On February 21, 1951, the Sun was in Pisces (2°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 21, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°00' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°03'01" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 27°27'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°06'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 25°41'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 23°28'17" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 15°56'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 0°58'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 5°35'48" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°15'56" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°20'28" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 20°03'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 21, 1951
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Full Moon in Virgo | 2°26' Virgo |
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