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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 2006?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 2006, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°39' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°08' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°10'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°54'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 23°11'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 20°17'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°05'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 2°03'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 25°03'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°53'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°22'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 25°58'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°10'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 3, 2006
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square |
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