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Where Were the Planets on September 27, 1970?
Quick Answer
On September 27, 1970, the Sun was in Libra (3°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 27, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°10' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°57'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°03'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°11'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 16°30'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°25'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°21'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°09'42" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°51'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°43'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°28'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 1°00'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 27, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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