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Where Were the Planets on March 20, 1998?
Quick Answer
On March 20, 1998, the Sun was in Pisces (29°40' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (58% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 20, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°51' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°24' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°40'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 20°06'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°03'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 13°24'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°11'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°31'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 20°20'57" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 11°24'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°37'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°02'21" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°34'13" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on March 20, 1998
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Aries | March Equinox |
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