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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1996?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1996, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°39' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°00' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°52'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°21'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 17°40'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 2°49'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°37'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 22°19'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 0°50'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°36'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 26°23'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°56'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 3°43'02" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 19, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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