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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1998?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1998, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°26' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 5°10' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°24'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°47'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 7°54'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°12'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 13°03'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 20°32'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°49'45" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 10°25'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°41'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°44'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°57'18" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 21, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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