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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1999?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1999, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°05' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 27°54' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°56'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 22°00'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°32'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°58'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°22'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 25°16'02" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 11°21'42" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 13°44'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°25'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°33'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°18'55" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 8, 1999
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square |
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