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Where Were the Planets on April 12, 1970?
Quick Answer
On April 12, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (22°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 12, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°18' Cancer at midnight UTC to 15°26' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°09'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 9°24'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 10°25'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 11°11'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 25°39'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°15'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 9°31'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 6°05'27" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°27'54" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°22'34" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°54'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 12, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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