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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1970?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1970, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°03' Gemini at midnight UTC to 5°06' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°04'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°37'27" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 11°32'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 12°40'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°19'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°53'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 16°47'46" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 12°58'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 1°21'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°35'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°56'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 13, 1970
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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