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Where Were the Planets on May 22, 1970?
Quick Answer
On May 22, 1970, the Sun was in Gemini (0°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 22, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°32' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°41' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°58'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 18°36'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°12'08" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 29°53'02" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 22°49'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 27°33'17" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 14°36'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°50'38" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°28'44" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°43'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°47'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on May 22, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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