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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (64% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°17' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°41'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 11°11'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 2°11'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 2°51'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°09'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 15°58'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°29'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°50'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°26'43" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°30'57" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°46'51" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 20, 1902
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 64% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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