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Where Were the Planets on February 21, 2010?
Quick Answer
On February 21, 2010, the Sun was in Pisces (2°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (44% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 21, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°43' Taurus at midnight UTC to 2°52' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°44'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 26°16'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°40'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 12°30'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 2°11'38" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°03'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 3°22'01" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 25°14'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°24'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 4°54'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 18°54'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on February 21, 2010
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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