December 12 Daily Horoscope Sunday, December 12 to Saturday, December 18, 2021

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is full of contradictions. In one way, you’re in a practical, logical frame of mind and ready to act on solid decisions. Nevertheless, your idealism is confused about something, perhaps related to the media, foreign countries or higher education? Tread carefully.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you can do logical research into a subject. In fact, someone older or more experienced might help you. However, at the same time, some kind of confusion about financial or practical support is evident. Make sure you know what you’re doing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Someone older or more experienced might have good advice for you today. Or possibly, you are the sage dispensing advice to someone else? Nevertheless, be aware that some kind of misunderstanding or confusion exists with a partner or close friend. Take nothing at face value.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Parents and bosses see you as conscientious and reliable today. You might impress them and vice versa, they impress you. However, you are also dealing with some kind of confusion and misunderstanding related to your health, your job or a pet. Be aware of this.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Although you might be focused on issues in the news, the media or something to do with foreign countries and travel, be aware that some kind of confusion related to your kids might take place today. Don’t ignore this. This confusion could extend to sports or social activities. Stay steady.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Even though you have a clear idea about how to handle assets, debt or the help from someone else, nevertheless, today there is a genuine misunderstanding or confusion going on at home, perhaps with a parent or an older family member. You have to deal with this.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Although it appears that conversations with others are solid, practical and logical today – and indeed, they might be; nevertheless, you might not have all the facts. Or you might be misinformed. Or your ideas might be unrealistic? Wishing does not always make it so.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be careful with financial decisions today because an element of confusion and possibly even deceive exists. Make sure you know what you’re doing, especially if you’re spending money. You may have practical expectations related to your health but don’t let this cloud your good judgment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today it’s hard to get behind what you really believe or think because you’re filled with some self-doubt. Worse yet, you might be idealistic about something and not even realize that it’s an unrealistic position? Don’t kid yourself today. Listen to the advice of someone younger, perhaps one of your kids.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today it’s easy to second-guess things because you don’t feel sure about something. You have doubts. Meanwhile, serious, practical discussion about future plans at home seems to be solid. It’s hard to know what to do. If this is the case – do nothing.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

It’s ironic because today, you are mentally clear and keen to make plans or study something and learn something new. Nevertheless, a discussion with a friend or a member of a group might throw you off your game. It might even cause you to change your goals? Don’t be quick to make changes.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Parents, bosses and the police might create some kind of confusion in your life today. You’re not sure what to do next or who to believe. Fortunately, you have a pretty solid grasp about your finances so you won’t go too far wrong.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Bill Nighy (1949) shares your birthday today. You are intuitive, intelligent and confident. You are a perfectionist; and know exactly how to dress and create an impression. You are a natural and sympathetic counsellor to others, which makes you a valued friend. This year has been a quieter year for you with a strong focus on your closest relationships. Next year will be happy, creative and dazzling!

December 12 Daily Correspondence Digest for the Northern Hemisphere’s Moon Phase and Planetary Positions

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else, you know was on the date the person was born.

From Moongiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the December 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 12 has an illumination of 64%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 12 the Moon is 8.74 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 64%
Moon Age: 8.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,101.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,272,068.51 km

Useful Moon Resources

 

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Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

12 December 2021
04:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Sagittarius 51
Moon:09 Aries 32
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 18
Venus:25 Capricorn 35
Mars:29 Scorpio 29
Jupiter:27 Aquarius 06
Saturn:09 Aquarius 58
Uranus:11 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 26
Pluto:25 Capricorn 21
True Lunar Node:01 Gemini 37
Mean Lunar Node:00 Gemini 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):16 Gemini 19
Chiron:08 Aries 28 Rx
Ceres:01 Gemini 37 Rx
Pallas:12 Pisces 18
Juno:10 Capricorn 00
Vesta:14 Sagittarius 06
Eris:23 Aries 46 Rx
Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:4
Mutable:9

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 12, 2021
11:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Sagittarius 08
Moon:13 Aries 09
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 46
Venus:25 Capricorn 40
Mars:29 Scorpio 41
Jupiter:27 Aquarius 09
Saturn:09 Aquarius 59
Uranus:11 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 26
Pluto:25 Capricorn 21
True Lunar Node:01 Gemini 37
Mean Lunar Node:00 Gemini 32 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):16 Gemini 21

Chiron:08 Aries 27 Rx

Ceres:01 Gemini 33 Rx
Pallas:12 Pisces 21
Juno:10 Capricorn 07
Vesta:14 Sagittarius 15
Eris:23 Aries 46 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:4
Mutable:9

December 12 Today In History

Today’s Important Historical Events

627 Battle at Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius beats Sassanid forces during Byzantine-Sassanid War

1901 Guglielmo Marconi sends the first transatlantic radio signal, from Poldhu in Cornwall to Newfoundland, Canada

1925 Last Qajar Shah of Iran deposed; Rezā Shāh Pahlavi takes over

1946 UN accepts 6 Manhattan blocks as a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr

2000 US Supreme Court releases its decision in Bush v. Gore, settling the recount dispute in Florida’s 2000 presidential election in George W. Bush‘s favor and thus handing him the presidency

2015 COP21 climate change summit in Paris reaches a deal between 195 countries to limit the rise in the global average temperature to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels

2019 British General Election won by Boris Johnson‘s Conservative Party in landslide win with 80 seat majority. Scottish National Party also wins 48 of 59 seats in Scotland

Today’s Historical Events

627 Battle at Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius beats Sassanid forces during Byzantine-Sassanid War

1098 1st Crusaders capture & plunder Mara, Syria

1408 Order of the Dragon: The Order of the Dragon was first created on December 12, 1408 by Emperor Sigismund, then King of Hungary, and his wife Queen Barbara of Celje following the battle for possession of Bosnia.

1474 Isabella crowns herself queen of Castile & Aragon

1479 Jews are expelled from Schlettstadt Alsace by Emperor Frederick III

1524 Pope Clement VII approves Organization of Jewish Community of Rome

1653 English “Barebones” Parliament ends

1677 Brandenburgs army occupies Stettin

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1897 Rudolph Dirks’ 1st “The Katzenjammer Kids” cartoon strip appears in NY Journal

1928 Robert Nichols and Maurice Browne’s play “Wings over Europe” premieres in New York City

1937 NBC & RCA sends 1st mobile-TV vans onto the streets of NY

1955 Film adaptation of “The Rose Tattoo”, starring Anna Magnani and Burt Lancaster, premieres at the Astor Theatre in Times Square, NYC

1964 Shooting starts for “Star Trek” pilot “The Cage” (Menagerie)

1966 “A Man for All Seasons” based on the play by Robert Bolt, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Paul Scofield premieres in New York (Best Picture 1967)

1968 Rolling Stones film TV show “Rock ‘n Roll Circus”-never aired

1977 “Saturday Night Fever“, a film starring John Travolta, premieres in NYC

Today’s Historical Music Event

1527 Composer Adrian Willaert moves from Milan to Venice

1792 In Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven (22) receives 1st lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn

1900 National Negro Anthem, “Lift Every Voice & Sing”, composed

1912 Rudolf Friml and Otto Harbach’s musical “Firefly” premieres in New York City

1920 Maurice Ravel‘s ballet “La Valse” premieres in Paris

1926 Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 1st Piano concert premieres in Leningrad

1965 The Beatles’ last concert in Great Britain (Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales)

1981 “1st” closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 37 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1898 1st first-class cricket game between Australian states NSW and Tasmania

1899 George F Bryant of Boston patents the wooden golf tee

1908 Australasian Championships Men’s Tennis, Sydney: American Fred Alexander beats Alfred Dunlop of Australia 3-6, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2, 6-3

1930 Baseball Rules Committee greatly revises the rule book, ball bouncing into stands not a HR, now a double

1933 Eddie Shore hits Toronto Maple Leaf star Ace Bailey from behind, fracturing his skull and ending his career

1936 1937 NFL Draft: Sam Francis from University of Nebraska first pick by Philadelphia Eagles

1937 National Football League Championship, Wrigley Field, Chicago: Washington Redskins beat Chicago Bears, 28-21

1937 1938 NFL Draft: Corbett Davis from University of Indiana first pick by Cleveland Rams

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2021 December 12

Comet Leonard Before Star Cluster M3

Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett

Explanation: Comet Leonard is now visible to the unaided eye — but just barely. Passing nearest to the Earth today, the comet is best seen this week soon after sunset, toward the west, low on the horizon. Currently best visible in the north, by late December the comet will best be seen from south of Earth’s equator. The featured image of Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) was taken a week ago from CaliforniaUSA. The deep exposure shows in great detail the comet’s green gas coma and developing dust tail. The comet — across our inner Solar System and only light-minutes away — was captured passing nearly in front of globular star cluster M3. In contrast, M3 is about 35,000 light-years away. In a week, Comet Leonard will pass unusually close to Venus, but will continue on and be at its closest to the Sun in early January.

 

Tomorrow’s picture: meteor mountain