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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1966?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1966, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (36% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°03' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°16' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°54'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°10'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 23°36'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 20°40'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 1°18'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°06'29" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°00'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 24°09'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 22°42'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°33'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°40'24" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 6, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mercury sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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