The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 30, 1969?
Quick Answer
On March 30, 1969, the Sun was in Aries (9°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 30, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°13' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°36'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 29°31'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 0°09'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 23°53'21" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°31'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 0°03'06" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°09'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°38'14" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°28'08" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°21'43" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°55'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 30, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Jupiter re-enters Virgo (retrograde) | Leaves Libra |
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