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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°22' Virgo at midnight UTC to 14°26' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°26'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 8°23'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 4°08'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°10'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 15°53'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 9°09'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 17°08'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°45'59" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°15'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°08'01" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°29'00" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 10, 1960
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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