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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1971?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1971, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°38' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 23°39' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°55'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°07'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 12°56'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°19'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 25°22'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 19°32'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°11'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°45'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°40'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°58'43" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°17'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 19, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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