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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1904?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1904, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1904. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°27' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 12°26' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°57'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°29'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°39'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 21°40'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°21'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 20°23'33" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 16°14'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 29°09'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°23'45" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 20°50'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 13°48'47" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 6, 1904
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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