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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1976?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1976, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°21' Aries at midnight UTC to 0°08' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°26'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°15'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 24°09'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 21°39'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 8°16'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 24°14'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 16°51'22" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°27'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°33'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°36'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 1°26'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 2, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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