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Where Were the Planets on February 17, 2006?
Quick Answer
On February 17, 2006, the Sun was in Aquarius (28°40' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 17, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°20' Libra at midnight UTC to 21°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°40'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 15°18'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 14°35'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 19°38'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°46'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 18°29'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°14'47" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°02'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°42'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°19'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°28'52" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on February 17, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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