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Where Were the Planets on November 1, 1970?
Quick Answer
On November 1, 1970, the Sun was in Scorpio (8°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 1, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°41' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°50' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°39'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°14'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°51'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 22°27'21" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°38'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 14°45'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 19°58'11" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 11°00'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°48'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 28°41'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 29°09'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 1, 1970
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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