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Where Were the Planets on December 27, 1929?
Quick Answer
On December 27, 1929, the Sun was in Capricorn (5°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 27, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°42' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°56' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°16'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°50'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°36'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 25°24'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°32'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 8°20'33" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 3°10'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°29'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°27'47" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 18°49'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°10'45" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 27, 1929
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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