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Where Were the Planets on December 16, 1952?
Quick Answer
On December 16, 1952, the Sun was in Sagittarius (24°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 16, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°47' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 23°52' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°29'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°47'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°13'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°47'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 18°53'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°39'02" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 25°08'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°23'40" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°26'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°09'24" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°53'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 16, 1952
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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