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Where Were the Planets on November 6, 1970?
Quick Answer
On November 6, 1970, the Sun was in Scorpio (13°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 6, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°15' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 20°14' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°39'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 13°14'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 19°48'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°51'22" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°49'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 15°51'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 19°34'13" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 11°17'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°59'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 28°50'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°53'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 6, 1970
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| First Quarter Moon in Aquarius | 13°42' Aquarius | |
| Neptune enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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