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Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1970?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1970, the Sun was in Gemini (18°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°15' Leo at midnight UTC to 25°03' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°14'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 19°10'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°46'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 21°25'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°45'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°21'34" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°47'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°39'30" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°00'13" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°41'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°50'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 9, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Mercury trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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