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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 1922?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 1922, the Sun was in Sagittarius (24°46' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 1922. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°28' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 18°37' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°46'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 11°34'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 0°45'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 24°34'19" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°21'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 10°41'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°29'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 10°00'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°59'47" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 10°27'56" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 25°06'42" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 17, 1922
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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