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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1953?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1953, the Sun was in Pisces (18°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (42% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°57' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°26' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°37'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 27°39'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°59'06" Aries | Stationing direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 27°55'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 22°04'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 17°04'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 26°24'56" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 14°30'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°23'18" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°26'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 10°30'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on March 9, 1953
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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