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Where Were the Planets on June 15, 1970?
Quick Answer
On June 15, 1970, the Sun was in Gemini (23°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 15, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°41' Libra at midnight UTC to 8°42' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°58'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°09'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 2°51'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 28°31'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°42'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°09'51" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 17°28'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°39'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°51'22" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°42'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°31'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 15, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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