The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 19, 1960?
Quick Answer
On March 19, 1960, the Sun was in Pisces (28°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 19, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°29' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°42' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°53'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 18°36'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°16'24" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 4°12'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 19°23'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 2°05'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°12'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°28'55" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°44'33" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°18'31" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°34'08" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 19, 1960
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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