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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1917?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1917, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 14, 1917. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°34' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 0°13' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°56'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°22'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°55'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 8°24'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 20°34'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 4°25'02" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 14°13'53" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 20°38'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°47'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°44'04" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°57'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 14, 1917
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius | 21°50' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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