The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on June 30, 1970?
Quick Answer
On June 30, 1970, the Sun was in Cancer (8°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 30, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°28' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°19' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°16'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 1°55'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 0°29'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 16°07'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 18°29'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°08'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°03'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°47'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°31'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°50'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°43'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 30, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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