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Where Were the Planets on December 5, 1909?
Quick Answer
On December 5, 1909, the Sun was in Sagittarius (12°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (42% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 5, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°48' Virgo at midnight UTC to 27°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°43'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°48'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°57'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 29°57'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 5°18'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°07'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°33'45" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 19°01'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°51'07" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°07'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 7°10'20" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 5, 1909
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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