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Where Were the Planets on April 18, 1970?
Quick Answer
On April 18, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (28°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 18, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°55' Virgo at midnight UTC to 27°07' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°02'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 20°59'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°45'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 18°33'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 29°48'01" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 1°29'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 10°16'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°51'01" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°20'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°14'23" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°35'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 18, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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