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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 1998?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 1998, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (53% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°15' Virgo at midnight UTC to 21°33' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°12'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 15°27'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°21'22" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°24'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 7°12'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 19°23'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 27°06'12" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 9°56'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°20'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°18'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 25°32'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 10, 1998
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 18°28' Virgo |
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