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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 2006?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 2006, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°52' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°49' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°26'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°19'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°00'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 10°22'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°26'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°33'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 24°54'23" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 11°10'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°45'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 26°33'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°19'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 19, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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