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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1996?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1996, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°47' 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 14, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°11' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 21°45' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°47'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°30'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 13°05'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 26°35'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°33'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 21°12'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 0°43'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°21'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°13'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°45'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 3°58'55" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 14, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Mars | Exact square | |
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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