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Where Were the Planets on March 3, 2042?
Quick Answer
On March 3, 2042, the Sun is in Pisces (13°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 3, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°59' Cancer at midnight UTC to 12°15' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°02'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 6°08'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°51'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 27°40'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 9°40'41" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°44'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°20'05" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 9°24'25" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 5°55'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 28°29'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 29°27'03" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 3, 2042
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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