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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1941?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1941, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1941. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°42' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 4°15' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°13'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°02'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 27°22'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°50'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 19°58'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 14°48'13" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 22°39'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 27°10'48" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°50'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°23'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 17°27'12" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 20, 1941
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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