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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1976?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1976, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°08' Cancer at midnight UTC to 24°37' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°33'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°21'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 4°34'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 29°57'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 13°21'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 23°24'35" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 16°44'57" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 9°50'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 13°49'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 13°46'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 1°04'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 9, 1976
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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