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Where Were the Planets on March 11, 1998?
Quick Answer
On March 11, 1998, the Sun was in Pisces (20°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 11, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°11' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°12' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°42'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 2°12'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°38'38" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 5°25'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 5°16'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 8°24'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 19°16'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 10°59'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°23'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°03'49" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 10°02'49" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 11, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury sextile Venus | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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