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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°52' Pisces at midnight UTC to 24°33' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°28'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°10'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 13°15'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 17°45'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°32'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 13°43'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°13'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°07'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°46'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°44'52" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°24'59" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 8, 1902
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 15°15' Pisces | |
| Mercury sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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