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Where Were the Planets on April 7, 1970?
Quick Answer
On April 7, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (17°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 7, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°38' Aries at midnight UTC to 11°30' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°15'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 4°37'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°10'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°01'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 22°11'30" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°51'40" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 8°54'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°17'58" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°33'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°29'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°10'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 7, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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