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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°12' Taurus at midnight UTC to 19°41' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°32'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°23'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 19°32'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°47'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°27'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 14°27'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°38'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°21'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°40'06" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°40'13" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°12'16" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 12, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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