The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 6, 1936?
Quick Answer
On March 6, 1936, the Sun was in Pisces (15°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 6, 1936. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°46' Leo at midnight UTC to 2°51' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°45'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 26°49'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 20°30'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 16°20'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 10°11'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 22°33'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°10'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 2°50'14" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 15°23'54" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 25°22'22" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°27'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on March 6, 1936
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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