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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1966?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1966, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°51' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°53'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°52'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°29'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 18°09'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 0°14'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°12'01" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 22°58'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 24°06'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 22°38'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°32'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°46'45" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 4, 1966
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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