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Where Were the Planets on March 2, 1968?
Quick Answer
On March 2, 1968, the Sun was in Pisces (11°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 2, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°41' Aries at midnight UTC to 24°46' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°58'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 18°45'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 17°36'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 13°54'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 10°56'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 29°26'33" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 11°14'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 27°49'45" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°31'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 21°47'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°44'17" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 2, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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