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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 1976?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 1976, the Sun was in Capricorn (2°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°10' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 24°42' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°49'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 17°59'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 22°09'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 17°27'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 24°23'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 21°59'39" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 16°13'34" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°34'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 14°22'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 14°02'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 0°16'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 24, 1976
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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