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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1970?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1970, the Sun was in Taurus (5°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°44' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°43' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°50'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 6°43'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 22°18'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 28°20'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°16'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°28'35" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 11°17'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°33'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°09'28" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°04'34" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°10'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 26, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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