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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1993?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1993, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1993. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°50' Pisces at midnight UTC to 11°42' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°38'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°47'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 22°08'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°16'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 1°06'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°02'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 26°03'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 20°58'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 20°04'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 26°43'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°38'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 21, 1993
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice |
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