The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 31, 1905?
Quick Answer
On December 31, 1905, the Sun was in Capricorn (9°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 31, 1905. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°17' Pisces at midnight UTC to 21°42' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°10'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 15°32'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 16°58'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°24'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 3°00'13" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 27°13'05" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 29°13'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°39'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°00'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°23'55" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 23°09'39" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 31, 1905
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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