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Where Were the Planets on December 5, 1997?
Quick Answer
On December 5, 1997, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 5, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°45' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 27°36' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°23'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°40'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 2°58'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 26°06'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 20°03'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°16'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 13°38'34" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°50'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 28°03'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°46'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 15°07'50" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 5, 1997
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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