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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°53' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 20°03' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°36'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°29'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 17°51'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 10°47'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°59'29" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°12'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°08'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°39'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°31'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°06'39" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°00'24" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 19, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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