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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 1953?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 1953, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°00' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°21' Libra at midnight UTC to 19°14' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°00'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°17'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 18°47'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°44'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 18°27'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 23°01'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 4°38'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 22°37'55" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°10'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 25°00'53" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°21'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 1, 1953
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square |
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