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Where Were the Planets on February 2, 1968?
Quick Answer
On February 2, 1968, the Sun was in Aquarius (12°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 2, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°22' Pisces at midnight UTC to 4°47' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°42'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 28°37'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 0°44'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 8°16'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 18°43'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°09'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°14'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 28°49'48" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°21'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°28'37" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°16'26" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on February 2, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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