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Where Were the Planets on December 16, 1936?
Quick Answer
On December 16, 1936, the Sun was in Sagittarius (24°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 16, 1936. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°55' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 29°36' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°22'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°14'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 9°32'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 5°49'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 18°39'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°11'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 16°25'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 5°57'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 18°57'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 28°18'49" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 24°21'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 16, 1936
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square |
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