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Where Were the Planets on December 26, 1946?
Quick Answer
On December 26, 1946, the Sun was in Capricorn (4°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 26, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°15' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 12°17' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°07'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 6°15'32" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 18°36'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°56'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°51'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°21'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 7°44'21" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 19°10'26" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 10°43'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 12°59'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 10°26'31" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 26, 1946
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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