The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1940?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1940, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°01' Gemini at midnight UTC to 7°53' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°23'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°26'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°44'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°24'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°23'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°05'42" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 8°27'54" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 23°00'01" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 27°38'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 3°59'45" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°02'46" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 15, 1940
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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