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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°33' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°09' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°14'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°49'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 28°22'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 4°53'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°42'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°35'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°41'03" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°11'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°05'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°15'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°31'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 8, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Mercury sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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