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Where Were the Planets on February 9, 1970?
Quick Answer
On February 9, 1970, the Sun was in Aquarius (20°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 9, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°25' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°40' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°19'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 4°36'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 25°04'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 24°05'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 11°28'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°48'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 3°16'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°27'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°45'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°56'49" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°11'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 9, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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