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Where Were the Planets on July 2, 1970?
Quick Answer
On July 2, 1970, the Sun was in Cancer (10°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 2, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°58' Gemini at midnight UTC to 3°25' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°11'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 27°13'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 4°46'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 18°27'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 19°47'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°11'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°15'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°49'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°29'35" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°52'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°37'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 2, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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