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Where Were the Planets on March 1, 1979?
Quick Answer
On March 1, 1979, the Sun was in Pisces (10°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 1, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°36' Aries at midnight UTC to 25°50' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°18'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 18°47'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°22'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 27°24'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 1°18'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 29°57'30" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°33'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°59'20" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°21'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°48'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°04'33" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 1, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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