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Where Were the Planets on March 26, 1961?
Quick Answer
On March 26, 1961, the Sun was in Aries (5°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Venus squared Saturn while Venus was retrograde. Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 26, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°39' Cancer at midnight UTC to 7°27' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°35'47" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 1°34'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 8°34'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 28°26'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 11°11'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°54'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°18'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 22°08'55" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°49'41" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°09'18" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°52'13" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 26, 1961
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus square Saturn | Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check. |
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