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Where Were the Planets on March 31, 1970?
Quick Answer
On March 31, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (10°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (38% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 31, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°54' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 1°06' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°21'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 23°58'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 18°33'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 26°23'38" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 17°18'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 3°39'27" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 8°03'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°35'59" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°40'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°40'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°32'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 31, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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