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Where Were the Planets on December 11, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 11, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 11, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°02' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 25°59' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°17'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°32'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 2°58'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 8°39'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°56'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 29°07'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°33'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°17'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°11'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°17'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°22'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 11, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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