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Where Were the Planets on November 23, 1970?
Quick Answer
On November 23, 1970, the Sun was in Sagittarius (0°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (27% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 23, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°13' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°10' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°46'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°10'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 15°46'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 10°56'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°37'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 19°36'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°11'59" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°10'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°37'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°16'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°59'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 23, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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