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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1909?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1909, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°46' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°37' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°44'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°42'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°32'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°57'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 5°43'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°16'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°32'14" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 19°04'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°49'48" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°06'20" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 7°07'09" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 6, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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