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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 2006?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 2006, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°11' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 7°51' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°25'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°29'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°28'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°07'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 8°43'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°20'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 24°55'48" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 11°08'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°43'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°31'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°22'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 18, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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