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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1996?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1996, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°45' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 6°06' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°48'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°58'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 14°10'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 27°50'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°58'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 21°26'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 0°44'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°24'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°15'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°47'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 3°55'45" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 15, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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