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Where Were the Planets on March 3, 1957?
Quick Answer
On March 3, 1957, the Sun was in Pisces (12°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 3, 1957. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°43' Pisces at midnight UTC to 8°49' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°39'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 2°46'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 28°21'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 2°02'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 20°58'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 28°41'24" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 13°57'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°28'40" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 2°22'13" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°52'49" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 23°27'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on March 3, 1957
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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