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Where Were the Planets on February 18, 1952?
Quick Answer
On February 18, 1952, the Sun was in Aquarius (28°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (53% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 18, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°51' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°27' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°47'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 25°36'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°52'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 26°41'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 11°52'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 13°43'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°26'35" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 10°15'35" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 21°31'28" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 20°08'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 0°53'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 18, 1952
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio | 29°02' Scorpio | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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