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Where Were the Planets on December 5, 1923?
Quick Answer
On December 5, 1923, the Sun was in Sagittarius (12°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 5, 1923. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°36' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°34' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°19'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°03'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 23°03'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 4°02'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°54'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 2°23'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°39'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°41'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 20°21'17" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 11°52'46" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 6°25'09" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 5, 1923
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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