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Where Were the Planets on December 23, 1998?
Quick Answer
On December 23, 1998, the Sun was in Capricorn (1°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 23, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°06' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 1°13' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°26'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 24°38'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 10°10'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 14°43'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 14°05'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 20°47'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°48'09" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 10°31'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°45'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 8°48'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°50'57" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 23, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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