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Where Were the Planets on June 26, 1970?
Quick Answer
On June 26, 1970, the Sun was in Cancer (4°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 26, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°49' Aries at midnight UTC to 15°35' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°27'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 8°44'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 22°13'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 11°27'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 15°53'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°05'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 18°39'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°44'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°36'38" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°48'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°56'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 26, 1970
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Aries | 4°09' Aries | |
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square |
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