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Where Were the Planets on March 27, 1981?
Quick Answer
On March 27, 1981, the Sun was in Aries (6°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (63% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 27, 1981. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°58' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°01' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°43'44" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 21°58'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°38'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 3°57'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 8°03'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°19'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°24'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 29°53'27" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 24°51'16" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°25'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°59'23" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 27, 1981
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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