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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1970?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1970, the Sun was in Virgo (25°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°47' Aries at midnight UTC to 13°59' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°09'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°56'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 14°45'22" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°52'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°43'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 5°36'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°27'05" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°17'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°31'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°08'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 1°29'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 18, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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