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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 1943?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 1943, the Sun was in Capricorn (1°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 1943. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°54' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 3°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°48'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°42'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°42'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°34'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°44'19" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 26°52'55" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 22°26'42" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 5°50'03" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°12'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 8°20'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°35'06" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 24, 1943
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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