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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1954?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1954, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°05' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°28' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 23°17' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°05'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°23'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 26°49'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°04'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°16'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 28°03'16" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 17°20'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 26°44'23" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 27°48'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°40'37" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 5°58'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 21, 1954
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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