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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1969?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1969, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (44% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°26' Pisces at midnight UTC to 23°14' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°21'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°23'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 9°02'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°41'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°55'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 29°48'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 2°23'56" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 8°24'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°20'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 27°19'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°09'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 15, 1969
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| Mars trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| Mars enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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