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Where Were the Planets on March 7, 1956?
Quick Answer
On March 7, 1956, the Sun was in Pisces (16°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Venus moved from Aries into Taurus. Mercury opposed Jupiter. Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. Venus opposed Neptune.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 7, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°29' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 25°21' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°54'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 19°24'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 24°07'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 29°32'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 5°01'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°59'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°47'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°34'57" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 0°05'01" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 26°54'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 12°34'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on March 7, 1956
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. | |
| Venus enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Rose-colored glasses, and disappointment when reality doesn't match the fantasy. |
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