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Where Were the Planets on December 23, 1900?
Quick Answer
On December 23, 1900, the Sun was in Capricorn (1°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 23, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°52' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 26°16' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°14'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 19°33'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 14°58'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°12'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 10°04'41" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 24°02'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 6°41'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°48'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°45'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°25'04" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 0°16'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 23, 1900
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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