The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1965?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1965, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1965. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°31' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°41' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°21'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°08'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 5°06'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 7°56'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°17'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 26°13'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 11°30'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°36'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 21°01'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°28'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°21'58" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 18, 1965
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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