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Where Were the Planets on February 23, 1996?
Quick Answer
On February 23, 1996, the Sun was in Pisces (4°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 23, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°06' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°03' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°09'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 2°38'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 10°34'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 16°50'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 6°19'50" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 10°37'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 24°37'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 2°24'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°37'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°04'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°36'12" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on February 23, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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