The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on November 18, 1970?
Quick Answer
On November 18, 1970, the Sun was in Scorpio (25°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 18, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°31' Cancer at midnight UTC to 4°45' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°44'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 28°40'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°17'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°55'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 18°26'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 18°30'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°35'49" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 11°55'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°26'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°09'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°15'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 18, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Jupiter opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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