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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°35' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°19' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°12'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°24'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°17'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 2°22'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 23°13'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°14'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°46'48" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°07'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°00'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°13'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°38'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 6, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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