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Where Were the Planets on March 7, 1996?
Quick Answer
On March 7, 1996, the Sun was in Pisces (17°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 7, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°30' Libra at midnight UTC to 18°26' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°12'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 11°57'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 0°00'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 1°34'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 16°34'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 12°47'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 26°11'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 3°02'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°00'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°06'54" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°54'54" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on March 7, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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