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Where Were the Planets on March 29, 1970?
Quick Answer
On March 29, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (8°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (61% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 29, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°05' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 2°52' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°22'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 25°58'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°28'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 23°55'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°54'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 3°52'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°49'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°41'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°42'02" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°43'42" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°39'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 29, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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