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Where Were the Planets on March 20, 1973?
Quick Answer
On March 20, 1973, the Sun was in Pisces (29°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 20, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°26' Libra at midnight UTC to 24°07' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°44'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 17°49'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°19'27" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 24°34'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 25°29'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°58'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 14°45'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°55'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 7°24'02" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°10'15" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°05'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on March 20, 1973
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Aries | March Equinox |
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