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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1952?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1952, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°14' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 21°43' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°34'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°30'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 7°07'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°30'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 21°58'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°24'28" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 25°27'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 17°14'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°31'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°06'43" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°41'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 20, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square |
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