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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°16' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°50'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°39'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 21°00'48" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°43'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 1°39'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 12°12'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°06'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°46'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°54'01" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°43'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°12'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 22, 1918
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 76% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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