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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 2002, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°14' Gemini at midnight UTC to 17°37' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°23'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 11°24'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 14°20'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°04'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°52'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°47'06" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 25°32'13" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°43'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°08'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°46'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°44'55" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 18, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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