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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1966?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1966, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (56% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°41' Pisces at midnight UTC to 10°31' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°09'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 4°36'18" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 12°33'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 8°15'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 8°32'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°07'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°25'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 24°22'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°10'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°38'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°55'55" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 20, 1966
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Venus square Mars | Exact square |
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