The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1929?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1929, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°02' Cancer at midnight UTC to 2°08' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°06'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°36'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 7°40'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 14°04'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 21°49'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 9°23'43" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 2°07'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°27'12" Aries | Stationing retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°32'49" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°59'54" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°39'21" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 18, 1929
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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