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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1916?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1916, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (79% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 14, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°39' Leo at midnight UTC to 22°26' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°11'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°33'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 3°26'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 20°18'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°45'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 25°29'50" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°39'31" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 16°46'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°31'28" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 3°35'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 21°17'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 14, 1916
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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