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Where Were the Planets on December 16, 1924?
Quick Answer
On December 16, 1924, the Sun was in Sagittarius (24°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 16, 1924. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°48' Leo at midnight UTC to 26°52' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°16'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°49'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 12°50'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 23°23'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°14'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 29°35'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 10°39'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 17°45'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 22°28'07" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 12°51'16" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 16°27'20" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 16, 1924
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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