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Where Were the Planets on March 27, 1970?
Quick Answer
On March 27, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (6°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 27, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°10' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°31' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°24'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 28°49'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 10°23'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 21°26'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 14°30'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 4°04'26" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°35'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°46'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°43'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°46'53" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°45'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 27, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Sun opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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