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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1913?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1913, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1913. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°52' Aries at midnight UTC to 4°57' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°50'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°53'37" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°02'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 1°25'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 23°26'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 20°07'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 14°30'03" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 4°54'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°50'39" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°22'17" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 19°35'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 9, 1913
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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