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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 2000?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 2000, the Sun was in Capricorn (2°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°22' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°31' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°59'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 19°28'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°14'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°34'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 0°31'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 2°52'18" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 24°57'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 18°17'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 5°04'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 13°29'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°05'13" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 24, 2000
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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