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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1960?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1960, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°06' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 19°52' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°38'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°32'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 20°56'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 13°08'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°14'55" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°39'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°21'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°37'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°34'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°06'01" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°54'03" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 21, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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