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Where Were the Planets on March 16, 1944?
Quick Answer
On March 16, 1944, the Sun was in Pisces (25°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (64% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 16, 1944. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°56' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 15°57' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°46'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 9°25'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 24°26'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 29°14'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 24°13'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 18°12'38" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 20°15'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°18'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 3°04'39" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 6°38'30" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 4°11'24" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 16, 1944
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square |
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