The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1965?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1965, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1965. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°27' Virgo at midnight UTC to 1°23' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°18'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°27'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 3°21'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°04'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 23°57'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 26°37'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 11°20'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°35'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 20°55'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°27'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°31'29" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 15, 1965
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 23°13' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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