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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1929?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1929, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°00' Aries at midnight UTC to 3°30' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°59'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°42'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 28°15'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°32'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 17°23'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 10°10'06" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 1°24'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°27'44" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°34'41" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 19°06'38" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°58'25" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 12, 1929
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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