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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 1975?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 1975, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°43' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 23°42' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°41'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°45'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°15'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°58'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 27°34'10" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°50'01" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 2°38'58" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°04'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°28'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°12'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 20°46'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 3, 1975
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 10°13' Sagittarius |
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