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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 1993?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 1993, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°27' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 23°13' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°34'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°53'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 15°56'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 18°14'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°06'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 7°21'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 25°43'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 20°45'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 19°55'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 26°34'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°51'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 17, 1993
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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