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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 1970?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 1970, the Sun was in Virgo (11°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°47' Libra at midnight UTC to 26°57' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°32'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 20°51'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°38'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 27°35'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 0°49'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°04'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°37'25" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°26'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°17'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 26°37'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°13'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 4, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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