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Where Were the Planets on July 23, 1970?
Quick Answer
On July 23, 1970, the Sun was in Leo (0°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 23, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°46' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°59' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°12'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 4°56'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 17°19'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 12°27'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 3°21'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 27°23'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°01'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°23'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°11'56" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°17'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°30'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 23, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| The Sun enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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