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Where Were the Planets on March 6, 1939?
Quick Answer
On March 6, 1939, the Sun was in Pisces (15°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 6, 1939. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°46' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°01'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 25°26'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 28°25'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 1°04'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 21°32'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 15°01'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°34'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 14°37'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 22°09'29" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 29°30'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 11°27'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on March 6, 1939
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| The Sun conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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