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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1912?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1912, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1912. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°55' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 2°30' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°04'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°15'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°45'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°51'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°33'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 24°26'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°18'57" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 1°01'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°34'31" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 29°16'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 8°55'22" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 9, 1912
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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