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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 1999?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 1999, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (34% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°42' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°25' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°50'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°05'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 18°41'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°51'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 3°59'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 25°38'36" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 11°48'09" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°30'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°13'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°17'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°41'10" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 1, 1999
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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