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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1926?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1926, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1926. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°56' Leo at midnight UTC to 14°18' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°53'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 8°09'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 10°24'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 7°23'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°00'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 24°27'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 2°14'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 25°38'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°51'10" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 15°10'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 7°28'53" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 22, 1926
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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