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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°49' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°44' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°34'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°15'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 14°46'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 8°26'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 13°42'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 10°44'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 17°54'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°41'01" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°27'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°07'11" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°06'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 17, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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