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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 1905?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 1905, the Sun was in Capricorn (2°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°50' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°37' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°02'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 9°14'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°10'49" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°36'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°38'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°47'07" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°36'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°14'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°12'38" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°31'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 23°31'54" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 24, 1905
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Jupiter | Exact square |
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