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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 2001?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 2001, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°54' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 26°55' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°39'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°56'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 5°48'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 21°25'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 7°43'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 12°19'40" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°12'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°55'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 7°02'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°34'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°01'25" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 19, 2001
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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