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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 2004?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 2004, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 2004. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°40' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°22' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°46'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°59'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 18°24'49" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°15'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 19°39'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°41'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 26°24'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 3°13'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 13°13'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 21°55'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 29°27'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 10, 2004
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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