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Where Were the Planets on February 20, 1986?
Quick Answer
On February 20, 1986, the Sun was in Pisces (1°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 20, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°46' Cancer at midnight UTC to 18°08' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°33'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 11°55'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 16°32'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 9°13'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 10°36'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 29°57'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 9°05'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°50'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°13'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°19'23" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°08'58" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on February 20, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square | |
| Jupiter enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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