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Where Were the Planets on July 7, 1970?
Quick Answer
On July 7, 1970, the Sun was in Cancer (14°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 7, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°33' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°20' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°57'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 27°27'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 15°37'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°14'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 23°02'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°21'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 19°43'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°55'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°24'20" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°57'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°21'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 7, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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