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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1976?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1976, the Sun was in Sagittarius (12°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°55' Taurus at midnight UTC to 23°44' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°28'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°49'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 27°10'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°02'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°43'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 23°59'52" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 16°50'05" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°34'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°38'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°39'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 1°20'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 4, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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