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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1929?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1929, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (41% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°46' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 11°53' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°56'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°48'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 21°58'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°30'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 14°27'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 10°42'15" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°56'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°29'07" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°35'16" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 19°10'53" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 10°11'07" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 8, 1929
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 41% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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