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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1970?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1970, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°31' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°21' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°09'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°27'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 14°02'39" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 15°13'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°29'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°55'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 16°30'59" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°07'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 1°32'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°38'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°40'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 18, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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