The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1970?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1970, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°52' Cancer at midnight UTC to 0°19' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°06'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°08'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 12°56'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 13°36'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°35'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°18'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 16°40'48" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°01'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 1°26'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°37'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°49'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 15, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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