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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1909?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1909, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°24' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 12°13' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°57'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°17'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 4°26'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°13'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 11°05'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 11°52'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 16°22'28" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 19°43'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 18°32'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°52'14" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 6°29'02" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 18, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Sun opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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