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Where Were the Planets on March 30, 1997?
Quick Answer
On March 30, 1997, the Sun was in Aries (9°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (64% illuminated). Mars and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 30, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°32' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 29°55' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°49'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 23°11'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°55'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 9°02'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 21°48'58" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 14°44'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 10°11'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 7°53'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°40'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°28'04" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 28°22'08" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 30, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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