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Where Were the Planets on February 24, 1970?
Quick Answer
On February 24, 1970, the Sun was in Pisces (5°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 24, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°20' Libra at midnight UTC to 16°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°27'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 10°29'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°14'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 12°52'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 22°23'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°56'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 4°24'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°01'04" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°52'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°36'21" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°23'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 24, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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