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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 2002, the Sun was in Capricorn (2°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°06' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°29'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 29°57'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°10'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 16°56'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 14°44'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°27'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 25°02'41" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 25°56'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°19'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 18°00'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°25'51" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 24, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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