The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°00' Cancer at midnight UTC to 25°48' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°47'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°57'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°46'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 2°57'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°18'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°35'16" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°09'57" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°39'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°57'34" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°46'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°22'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 19, 1918
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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