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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°34' Pisces at midnight UTC to 7°38' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°29'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°03'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 14°49'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°01'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 25°01'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 13°54'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°19'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°10'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°45'00" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°43'42" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°21'48" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 9, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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