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Where Were the Planets on December 31, 1964?
Quick Answer
On December 31, 1964, the Sun was in Capricorn (9°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 31, 1964. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°16' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°06' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°51'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 14°12'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°59'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 15°12'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 23°40'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 16°16'21" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 1°14'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 14°47'19" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°18'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 16°17'14" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°00'21" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 31, 1964
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square |
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