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Where Were the Planets on February 28, 1957?
Quick Answer
On February 28, 1957, the Sun was in Pisces (9°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 28, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°53' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 2°45' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°38'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 26°49'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 23°26'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 28°18'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 19°05'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°02'42" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 13°50'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°34'24" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°24'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°57'14" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°36'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on February 28, 1957
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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