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Where Were the Planets on February 17, 1998?
Quick Answer
On February 17, 1998, the Sun was in Aquarius (28°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 17, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°54' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°48' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°37'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 4°50'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 24°44'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 20°58'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 18°10'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°07'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°54'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 9°50'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°42'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 7°55'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 11°12'43" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on February 17, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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