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Where Were the Planets on March 31, 1996?
Quick Answer
On March 31, 1996, the Sun was in Aries (11°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 31, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°45' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°02' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°03'23" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 29°52'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 14°24'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 26°56'14" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°20'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 15°53'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 29°09'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 3°58'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°31'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 2°55'56" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 17°38'39" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on March 31, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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