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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 2002, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°24' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 29°04' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°14'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 22°47'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 0°59'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 5°55'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 5°04'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°03'56" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°16'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°25'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°52'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°26'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 8°13'30" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 9, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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