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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1949?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1949, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (24% illuminated). Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°52' Libra at midnight UTC to 2°16' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°11'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 25°03'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 6°06'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 7°32'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 25°28'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 2°54'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 19°14'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 3°23'22" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 17°01'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 18°02'43" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 12°59'13" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 15, 1949
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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