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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 2003?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 2003, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°35' Taurus at midnight UTC to 24°22' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°56'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°29'12" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 4°31'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 11°43'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 24°18'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 17°38'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 11°43'46" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 29°13'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°57'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 19°32'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°03'21" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 6, 2003
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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