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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 2001?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 2001, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°56' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 8°50' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°40'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°54'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 7°23'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°41'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 8°27'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 12°11'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°07'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°57'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 7°04'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°36'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 26°58'15" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 20, 2001
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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