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Where Were the Planets on December 30, 2002?
Quick Answer
On December 30, 2002, the Sun was in Capricorn (8°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 30, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°27' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 1°45' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°36'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 24°37'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 27°31'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°16'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 18°36'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°01'01" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°33'49" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 26°11'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 9°31'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 18°13'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 7°06'47" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 30, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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