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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1923?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1923, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1923. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°51' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°41' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°33'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°47'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 12°45'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 20°15'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°15'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°14'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°51'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°53'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 20°13'20" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 11°38'06" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 5°43'50" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 18, 1923
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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