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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 1941?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 1941, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 1941. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°19' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°34' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°10'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 11°57'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 22°38'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°39'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 18°50'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 15°11'44" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 22°50'30" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 27°17'04" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°48'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°26'14" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°36'44" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 17, 1941
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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