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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1975?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1975, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°16' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°34' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°53'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°23'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°05'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 9°49'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°00'07" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°47'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 2°07'07" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°41'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 11°55'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°26'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 20°08'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 15, 1975
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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