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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1905?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1905, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°57' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (39% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°49' Libra at midnight UTC to 17°58' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°57'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°52'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°38'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 14°34'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°34'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°10'16" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°17'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 3°59'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°19'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°36'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 23°44'36" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 20, 1905
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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