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Where Were the Planets on February 28, 2002?
Quick Answer
On February 28, 2002, the Sun was in Pisces (9°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 28, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°43'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 25°40'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 14°01'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 20°33'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 29°11'59" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°37'37" Cancer | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°25'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°40'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°35'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°30'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 23°15'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on February 28, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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