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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 2008?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 2008, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°48' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°21' Taurus at midnight UTC to 25°14' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°48'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°45'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 26°59'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 2°55'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 17°30'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 24°08'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 21°21'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°48'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 21°52'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°28'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 12°05'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 10, 2008
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square |
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