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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1909?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1909, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°45' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 22°17' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°50'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°00'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 24°58'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°45'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 8°19'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 11°07'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°25'23" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 19°23'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°41'32" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°59'20" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 6°48'05" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 12, 1909
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius | 20°10' Sagittarius |
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