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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1981?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1981, the Sun was in Pisces (18°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°35' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°21' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°49'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 1°00'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 22°18'58" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 11°32'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 24°03'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 7°34'42" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 7°46'44" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°06'05" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 24°46'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°51'39" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 8°56'34" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 9, 1981
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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