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Where Were the Planets on March 16, 1956?
Quick Answer
On March 16, 1956, the Sun was in Pisces (25°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 16, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 21°16' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°53'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 14°25'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 8°01'14" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 9°43'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 10°54'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°03'04" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°47'51" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°23'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 29°54'20" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°42'12" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 12°05'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on March 16, 1956
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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