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Where Were the Planets on February 22, 1960?
Quick Answer
On February 22, 1960, the Sun was in Pisces (2°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 22, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°00' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°25' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°52'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 6°12'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 20°50'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 2°12'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 29°29'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 28°49'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 15°11'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°26'06" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°05'30" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°57'12" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°56'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on February 22, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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