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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1940?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1940, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°44' Taurus at midnight UTC to 29°55' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°20'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°48'29" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 4°18'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°41'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 14°24'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°16'10" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 8°36'18" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 23°06'18" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 27°36'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 4°02'34" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°12'18" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 12, 1940
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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