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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1941?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1941, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (42% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1941. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°15' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°50' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°05'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 29°00'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 14°48'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 5°41'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 17°03'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 15°51'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 23°09'57" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 27°28'03" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°45'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°30'53" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°52'37" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 12, 1941
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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