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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1913?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1913, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1913. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°42' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°39' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°59'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°40'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 6°23'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°44'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 21°18'42" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 22°05'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 13°46'10" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°19'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°39'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 0°11'39" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| North Node | 19°07'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 18, 1913
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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