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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1979?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1979, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°53' Cancer at midnight UTC to 23°39' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°45'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°19'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 23°14'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 9°49'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°50'32" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°35'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°07'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°39'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°57'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°04'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°14'55" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 6, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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