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Where Were the Planets on March 20, 1971?
Quick Answer
On March 20, 1971, the Sun was in Pisces (29°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 20, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°28' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°45' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°13'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 4°04'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 12°12'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 19°13'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 4°52'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°26'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°01'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°03'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°00'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°20'52" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°48'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on March 20, 1971
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 28°50' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square | |
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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