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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1970?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1970, the Sun was in Virgo (9°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°52' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°46' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°36'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 26°48'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 27°30'00" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 25°42'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 29°33'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 2°43'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°37'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°19'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°15'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 26°33'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°20'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 2, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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