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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1912?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1912, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1912. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°00' Taurus at midnight UTC to 0°39' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°17'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°46'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 8°54'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 10°16'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 15°14'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°11'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°28'17" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 1°36'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°18'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 29°02'15" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 8°17'15" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 21, 1912
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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