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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1974?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1974, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°41' Libra at midnight UTC to 3°13' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°01'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°29'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 11°18'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°07'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°00'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°07'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°33'48" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 0°57'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 9°37'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°56'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 9°47'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 9, 1974
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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