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Where Were the Planets on March 3, 1931?
Quick Answer
On March 3, 1931, the Sun was in Pisces (11°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 3, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°54' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°07' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°57'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 28°30'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 1°20'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 27°16'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 27°35'25" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°28'23" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 20°24'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°28'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 4°12'21" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°52'08" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 16°21'22" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 3, 1931
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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