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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 2006?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 2006, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°09' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°07' Aries at midnight UTC to 13°39' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°09'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°23'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°48'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°02'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°23'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 1°50'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 25°03'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°52'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°21'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 25°56'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°13'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 2, 2006
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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