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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1975?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1975, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (40% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°33' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 10°37' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°47'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 4°36'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 22°39'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 2°51'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 25°20'33" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°44'57" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 2°24'48" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°23'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°42'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°20'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 20°27'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 9, 1975
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square |
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