The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 31, 1969?
Quick Answer
On March 31, 1969, the Sun was in Aries (10°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 31, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°54' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°35'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 12°21'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 2°03'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 23°23'55" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 12°48'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 29°55'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°16'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°35'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°27'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°20'11" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°52'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 31, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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