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Where Were the Planets on December 26, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 26, 1918, the Sun was in Capricorn (3°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (39% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 26, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°21' Libra at midnight UTC to 23°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°55'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 17°16'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°00'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°45'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 4°47'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°40'39" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°59'51" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°55'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°48'56" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°38'17" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°00'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 26, 1918
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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