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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1996?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1996, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°47' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 22°29' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°45'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 15°08'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 10°44'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 24°06'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°41'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 20°46'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 0°40'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°15'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°09'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°40'51" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 4°05'17" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 12, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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