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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1928?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1928, the Sun was in Sagittarius (12°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°20' Virgo at midnight UTC to 23°13' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°06'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°49'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 4°22'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 20°54'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 5°45'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 1°12'54" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 20°28'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°30'04" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 1°23'24" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 17°58'50" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 29°43'31" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 4, 1928
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 11°42' Virgo |
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