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Where Were the Planets on July 25, 1970?
Quick Answer
On July 25, 1970, the Sun was in Leo (2°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 25, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°51' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°20' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°07'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°39'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°46'30" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 14°41'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°38'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 27°33'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°10'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 5°27'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°10'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°20'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°24'13" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on July 25, 1970
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 2°05' Taurus | |
| Mercury square Saturn | Exact square |
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