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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1906?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1906, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°08' Virgo at midnight UTC to 28°18' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°31'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°40'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°14'03" Scorpio | Stationing direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 1°58'56" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 25°04'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°29'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°55'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 7°19'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°54'45" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 22°52'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 4°59'52" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 9, 1906
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 16°05' Virgo |
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