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Where Were the Planets on September 28, 1970?
Quick Answer
On September 28, 1970, the Sun was in Libra (4°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 28, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°56' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°46' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°56'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 11°51'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°06'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 17°09'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°03'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°33'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°07'16" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°54'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°45'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°31'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°57'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on September 28, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Venus | Exact sextile |
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