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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1902, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°13' Libra at midnight UTC to 14°03' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°43'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 7°41'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°22'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 5°22'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 1°02'48" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 16°22'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°42'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°58'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°23'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°28'39" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°40'30" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 22, 1902
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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