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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°46' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°51' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°30'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°48'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 0°43'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 11°34'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 16°05'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°27'56" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°11'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°08'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°13'09" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 6°06'16" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 13°16'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 2, 1918
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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