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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1952?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1952, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°39' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°38' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°26'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°06'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 1°11'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 3°14'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 16°35'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°51'58" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°53'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°30'31" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°22'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°11'07" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°03'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 13, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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