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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1972?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1972, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (37% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°38' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 11°35' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°34'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°04'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 29°34'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 22°11'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°42'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 13°21'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 16°48'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 22°06'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°33'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 4°14'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°16'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 12, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 37% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Mercury enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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