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Where Were the Planets on December 11, 2001?
Quick Answer
On December 11, 2001, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 11, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°29' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 14°20' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°30'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 7°26'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 23°10'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°21'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 1°53'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°17'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°50'16" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°37'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°48'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°16'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°26'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 11, 2001
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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