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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1951?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1951, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (41% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°51' Libra at midnight UTC to 16°47' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°49'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°16'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°58'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 16°40'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°40'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°05'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 14°00'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 12°27'45" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 21°25'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 21°21'21" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 3°57'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 22, 1951
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 41% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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