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Where Were the Planets on December 11, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 11, 2002, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (49% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 11, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°25' Pisces at midnight UTC to 23°31' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°15'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°30'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 4°01'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 7°09'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°21'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°01'33" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°06'45" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°29'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°56'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°30'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 8°07'09" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 11, 2002
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 19°26' Pisces |
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