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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°02' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 11°02' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°16'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°32'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 1°26'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 7°24'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°12'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°57'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°35'41" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°15'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°09'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°16'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°25'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 10, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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