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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1974?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1974, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (38% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1974. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°48' Pisces at midnight UTC to 19°41' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°13'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°44'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 28°35'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 8°56'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°45'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 11°31'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°47'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 1°27'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 10°01'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 9°06'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 9°12'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 20, 1974
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square |
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