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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 2001?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 2001, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°33' 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 14, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°28' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°40' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°33'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°06'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 27°54'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 15°08'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 4°04'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 12°56'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°35'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°43'58" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°53'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°23'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°17'19" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 14, 2001
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius | 22°56' Sagittarius |
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