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Where Were the Planets on February 19, 1956?
Quick Answer
On February 19, 1956, the Sun was in Aquarius (29°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 19, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°20' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°12' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°49'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 1°14'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 3°20'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 9°44'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 23°52'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°06'07" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°25'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°05'57" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 0°19'27" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 27°18'59" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 13°28'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on February 19, 1956
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Taurus | 29°43' Taurus | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| The Sun enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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