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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1966?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1966, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°48' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°23' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°00'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°38'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 1°09'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°12'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 4°28'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°45'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°08'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 24°16'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 22°54'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°36'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°21'20" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 12, 1966
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 19°38' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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