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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°45' Gemini at midnight UTC to 20°59' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°20'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°53'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 23°51'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 21°49'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 17°29'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 7°36'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 16°23'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°48'14" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°01'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°07'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°51'14" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 3, 1960
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Gemini | 11°01' Gemini |
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