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Where Were the Planets on March 11, 1960?
Quick Answer
On March 11, 1960, the Sun was in Pisces (20°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 11, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°07' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°57' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°55'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 28°30'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 19°43'03" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 24°21'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 13°14'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 1°15'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 16°40'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°44'17" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°53'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°29'53" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°59'33" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 11, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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