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Where Were the Planets on March 3, 2005?
Quick Answer
On March 3, 2005, the Sun was in Pisces (13°00' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (53% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 3, 2005. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°07' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°56' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°00'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 10°00'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 27°19'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 6°04'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 17°35'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°31'49" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 20°42'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 7°06'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 16°06'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 24°21'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 25°04'04" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 3, 2005
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 13°14' Sagittarius |
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