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Where Were the Planets on October 25, 1970?
Quick Answer
On October 25, 1970, the Sun was in Scorpio (1°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (20% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 25, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 14°16' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°39'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 8°22'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°23'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°44'47" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 3°12'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 13°13'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 20°30'30" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 10°35'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°33'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 28°28'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°31'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 25, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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