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Where Were the Planets on December 22, 1998?
Quick Answer
On December 22, 1998, the Sun was in Capricorn (0°25' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 22, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°10' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 18°05' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°25'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 11°37'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 9°01'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 13°28'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 13°34'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 20°39'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°48'53" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 10°28'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°43'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°46'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°54'08" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 22, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice | |
| Mercury conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus square Mars | Exact square |
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