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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°15' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°53' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°43'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°34'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°03'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 27°55'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°11'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 13°04'48" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°13'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°31'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°01'57" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°51'33" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°35'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 15, 1918
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Sagittarius (retrograde) | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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