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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 2003?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 2003, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 2003. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°20' Leo at midnight UTC to 18°48' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°02'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°33'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 11°09'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 20°23'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 28°14'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 18°10'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 11°13'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 29°24'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 11°07'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 19°48'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°41'07" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 13, 2003
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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