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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1970?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1970, the Sun was in Aries (29°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°07' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°34' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°00'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 3°19'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°39'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 19°46'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 0°29'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 1°22'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 10°24'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°48'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°19'08" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°13'05" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°32'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 19, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mars opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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