The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 23, 1969?
Quick Answer
On March 23, 1969, the Sun was in Aries (2°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 23, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°52' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°57' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°40'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 4°56'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°31'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 26°18'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 10°24'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 0°56'57" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 25°17'36" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°56'24" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°33'54" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°32'44" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°17'53" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 23, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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