The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1900?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1900, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°50' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°11' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°10'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°59'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 9°13'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°16'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°06'38" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 23°07'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 6°13'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°34'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°52'17" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°29'35" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 0°29'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 19, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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