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Where Were the Planets on December 31, 1902?
Quick Answer
On December 31, 1902, the Sun was in Capricorn (8°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 31, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°24' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 2°18' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°53'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°21'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 19°51'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 16°41'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 4°50'24" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 18°13'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 27°43'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 22°30'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°08'02" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 18°18'37" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 21°11'54" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 31, 1902
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Jupiter trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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