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Where Were the Planets on March 25, 1988?
Quick Answer
On March 25, 1988, the Sun was in Aries (5°03' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 25, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°20' Cancer at midnight UTC to 14°33' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°03'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 8°29'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 12°50'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 20°41'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°38'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°39'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°19'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 0°59'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 10°06'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°08'32" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°41'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 25, 1988
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Pluto | Exact trine | |
| First Quarter Moon in Cancer | 4°45' Cancer |
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