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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 1903?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 1903, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 1903. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°42' Taurus at midnight UTC to 0°36' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°09'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°36'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°44'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°29'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 23°04'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°22'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°12'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 24°53'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°12'07" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 19°52'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 3°21'11" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 3, 1903
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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