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Where Were the Planets on December 26, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 26, 2002, the Sun was in Capricorn (4°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (56% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 26, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°43' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°44' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°31'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 27°43'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 24°20'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°40'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°01'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°19'15" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°52'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 26°01'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°23'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 18°04'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°19'30" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 26, 2002
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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