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Where Were the Planets on March 30, 1970?
Quick Answer
On March 30, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (9°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 30, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°53' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 16°53' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°22'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 9°52'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 16°31'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 25°09'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 16°36'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 3°45'52" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°56'24" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°38'35" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°41'12" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°42'08" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°35'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 30, 1970
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn | 9°20' Capricorn |
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