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Where Were the Planets on February 16, 2002?
Quick Answer
On February 16, 2002, the Sun was in Aquarius (27°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 16, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°11' Aries at midnight UTC to 19°03' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°38'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 13°07'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 1°44'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 5°34'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 20°38'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°54'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°06'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°58'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°10'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°20'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 23°53'58" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on February 16, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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