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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°27' Leo at midnight UTC to 20°05' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°38'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°50'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°00'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°20'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°15'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 15°35'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°16'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°43'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°30'06" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°33'15" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°53'13" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 18, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square |
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