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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1953?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1953, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°02' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°06'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°32'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 25°47'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°17'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 22°07'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 22°14'28" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 5°16'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 22°27'14" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°20'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°59'32" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°02'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 7, 1953
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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