The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 3, 1969?
Quick Answer
On March 3, 1969, the Sun was in Pisces (12°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 3, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°49' Leo at midnight UTC to 10°36' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°44'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 4°11'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°14'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 22°46'44" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 2°45'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 3°26'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 22°59'59" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°47'08" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°42'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°04'58" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 1°21'25" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 3, 1969
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Mars sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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