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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 2006?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 2006, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (24% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°41' Libra at midnight UTC to 0°38' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°21'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°39'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 10°53'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 5°21'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°35'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°41'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 24°59'26" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 11°04'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°38'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°25'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°32'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 15, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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