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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°43' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 11°34' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°23'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°39'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 3°49'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 10°12'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 21°34'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 12°42'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°38'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°45'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°56'02" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°51'49" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°44'03" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 2, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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