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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1911?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1911, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1911. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°46' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 13°38' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°31'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 7°42'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 7°52'52" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 13°30'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 24°45'27" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 2°21'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°53'45" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 27°40'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 23°02'38" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 27°58'07" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 27°40'07" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 21, 1911
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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