The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 3, 2001?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 2001, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°45' Cancer at midnight UTC to 21°39' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°23'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°41'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 10°36'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°18'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°03'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 14°08'42" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 11°29'28" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°22'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°35'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 14°57'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°52'15" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 3, 2001
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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