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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1979?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1979, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°55' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°26' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°54'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°09'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°50'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 20°59'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°54'58" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°02'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°33'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 23°10'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°18'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°18'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 2°46'19" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 15, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square | |
| Mars conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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