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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1953?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1953, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (59% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 14, 1953. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°48' Pisces at midnight UTC to 10°01' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°13'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°54'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 5°31'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°05'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°23'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 21°17'26" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 5°58'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 22°13'04" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°31'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°56'38" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 25°40'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 14, 1953
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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