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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (54% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°58' Virgo at midnight UTC to 1°12' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°42'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°39'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 3°46'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 4°06'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°36'16" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 16°10'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°35'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°54'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°25'02" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°29'48" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°43'41" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 21, 1902
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 29°02' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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