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Where Were the Planets on August 28, 1970?
Quick Answer
On August 28, 1970, the Sun was in Virgo (4°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 28, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°44' Cancer at midnight UTC to 3°38' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°45'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 27°42'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 27°51'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 20°50'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 26°22'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°54'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°34'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°02'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°12'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 26°22'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°36'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on August 28, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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