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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (47% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°52' Virgo at midnight UTC to 20°00' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°08'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°54'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°06'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°20'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 20°15'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°30'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°59'22" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°59'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°52'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°10'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°50'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 2, 1969
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 9°48' Virgo | |
| Venus sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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