The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°52' Gemini at midnight UTC to 12°00' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°46'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 4°58'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 26°09'21" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°41'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 28°31'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°42'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°10'57" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°37'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°58'42" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°47'59" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°25'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 18, 1918
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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