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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1905?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1905, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°24' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 17°03' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°59'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 9°43'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 16°03'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 17°05'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°06'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°58'23" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°26'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°06'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°15'59" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°34'10" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 23°38'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 22, 1905
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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