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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°45' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°52' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°35'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°18'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°19'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°37'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 13°21'09" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 10°58'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°01'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°40'06" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°29'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°06'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°03'35" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 18, 1960
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 26°32' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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