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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1909?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1909, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (52% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°40' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°48' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°43'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 9°46'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°23'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°57'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 4°54'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 9°58'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°35'22" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 18°58'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°52'24" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°08'38" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 7°13'30" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 4, 1909
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 11°54' Virgo |
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