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Where Were the Planets on December 28, 1952?
Quick Answer
On December 28, 1952, the Sun was in Capricorn (6°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 28, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°28' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°28' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°43'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 5°00'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°06'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 20°51'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 28°09'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 11°04'56" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 26°00'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 16°54'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°40'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 23°00'09" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°15'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 28, 1952
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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