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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1965?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1965, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1965. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°39' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 7°23' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°24'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°03'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 6°45'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°04'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°51'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 25°57'10" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 11°37'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°37'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 21°05'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 18°28'17" Virgo | Stationing retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°15'36" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 20, 1965
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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