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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1999?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1999, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°03' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (45% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°17' Pisces at midnight UTC to 23°08' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°03'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°40'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 6°13'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°12'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 14°47'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 25°03'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 10°59'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 14°01'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°37'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°49'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 5°56'41" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 15, 1999
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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