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Where Were the Planets on March 2, 1979?
Quick Answer
On March 2, 1979, the Sun was in Pisces (11°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 2, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°50' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°37' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°18'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 2°47'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 27°56'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 28°34'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 2°05'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 29°53'01" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°29'01" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 20°59'02" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°22'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°47'26" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°01'22" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 2, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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