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Where Were the Planets on February 17, 2010?
Quick Answer
On February 17, 2010, the Sun was in Aquarius (28°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 17, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°44' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°55' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°42'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 5°49'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 10°27'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 7°30'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 3°11'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 7°05'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°36'16" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 25°01'30" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°15'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 4°48'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 19°06'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on February 17, 2010
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Venus conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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