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Where Were the Planets on March 21, 1956?
Quick Answer
On March 21, 1956, the Sun was in Aries (0°51' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 21, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°13' Cancer at midnight UTC to 1°28' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°51'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 24°20'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 16°27'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 15°15'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 14°10'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 22°36'48" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 2°44'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°18'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 29°47'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°36'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 11°49'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on March 21, 1956
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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