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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 1928?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 1928, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°34' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 0°05' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°19'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°48'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 24°45'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°30'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 1°04'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 0°33'04" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 22°00'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°28'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 1°20'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 17°44'47" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 29°02'13" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 17, 1928
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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