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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1979?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1979, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°39' Cancer at midnight UTC to 6°05' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°46'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 29°55'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°11'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 11°03'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 7°12'32" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°39'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°11'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°43'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°00'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°06'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°11'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 7, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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