The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1900?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1900, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°11' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°48' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°11'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°28'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°38'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 26°30'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°21'55" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 23°21'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 6°20'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°38'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°50'35" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°28'27" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 0°26'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 20, 1900
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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