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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (56% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°55' Leo at midnight UTC to 7°51' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°07'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°52'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 17°33'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 26°05'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 19°31'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°19'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 3°02'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°56'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°49'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°09'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°54'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 1, 1969
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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