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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 1970?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 1970, the Sun was in Libra (12°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°55' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°49'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 21°32'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 27°57'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 21°39'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°08'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 9°11'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 21°44'29" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 9°25'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°58'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°48'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°32'17" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on October 6, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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