The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1975?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1975, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1975. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°02' Gemini at midnight UTC to 1°12' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°56'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°35'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 6°48'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°20'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°50'45" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°51'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 1°57'05" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°49'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 12°02'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 11°29'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 19°58'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 18, 1975
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Gemini | 26°03' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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