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Where Were the Planets on February 11, 1988?
Quick Answer
On February 11, 1988, the Sun was in Aquarius (21°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (44% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 11, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°57' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°15' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°58'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 28°33'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°16'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 2°19'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 22°38'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 25°03'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°47'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 29°51'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 9°14'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°34'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°58'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 11, 1988
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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