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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1917?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1917, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1917. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°12' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°20' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°04'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°17'47" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 18°33'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 14°23'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 23°21'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°35'39" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°57'18" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 20°54'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°39'06" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 4°35'41" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°35'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 21, 1917
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 28°49' Pisces | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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