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Where Were the Planets on March 16, 2026?
Quick Answer
On March 16, 2026, the Sun was in Pisces (25°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (8% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 16, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°19' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 0°24' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°54'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 23°49'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 9°26'55" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Venus | 12°29'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 10°57'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 15°08'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 3°36'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 28°09'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 1°37'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 4°55'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 8°13'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 16, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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