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Where Were the Planets on February 14, 1978?
Quick Answer
On February 14, 1978, the Sun was in Aquarius (25°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (46% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Mercury squared Uranus. Nervy and abrupt. Tech glitches and things said too fast. Mercury trined Pluto.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 14, 1978. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°37' Taurus at midnight UTC to 26°46' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°26'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 20°44'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 15°48'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 1°02'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 23°54'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°07'27" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 27°16'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 16°23'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 17°59'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 16°29'46" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 8°11'53" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on February 14, 1978
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Nervy and abrupt. Tech glitches and things said too fast. | |
| Mercury trine Pluto | Penetrating focus. Good for investigation and frank talks. | |
| First Quarter Moon in Taurus | 25°52' Taurus |
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