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Where Were the Planets on February 2, 1979?
Quick Answer
On February 2, 1979, the Sun was in Aquarius (13°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (34% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 2, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°29' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°04' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°02'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 24°20'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 8°13'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 26°49'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 10°01'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 2°51'45" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°34'41" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°46'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°50'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°11'09" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 19°30'20" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on February 2, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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