The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 19, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 2002, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°38' Gemini at midnight UTC to 0°15' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°24'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°55'27" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 15°44'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°50'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 11°30'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°44'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 25°27'17" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°45'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°09'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°48'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°41'44" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 19, 2002
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Gemini | 27°42' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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