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Where Were the Planets on March 29, 1971?
Quick Answer
On March 29, 1971, the Sun was in Aries (8°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 29, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°30' Taurus at midnight UTC to 23°02' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°09'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 15°50'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 26°37'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 29°53'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 10°13'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°24'01" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°57'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 11°40'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°54'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°06'12" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°19'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on March 29, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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